Casual Direct Support Professional UFCW Durham

Karis Disability Services; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Casual Direct Support Professional in Bowmanville, Ontario. The position includes days, evenings, weekends and overnight shifts, with a pay rate of $22.87/hr. A full G license and personal auto insurance are required, and driving a program vehicle may be needed.

Experience with medical needs and lifts/wheelchairs is an asset. As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist residents with daily living activities, support individuals in the community, and

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals assist people in daily life, supporting their rights to direct their life and helping them learn skills for growth.
• They work with individuals who experience developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, enabling living fully in the community.

Job description

Casual Direct Support Professional UFCW Durham

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: CASUA010025

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

This is a permanent casual position in Bowmanville, ON, which includes days, evenings, weekends and overnight shifts. The rate of pay is $22.87/hr. Full G license and personal automobile insurance required. Must be able to drive a program vehicle (such as wheel chair accessible van) when required as part of the role. Experience working with medical needs and with lifts/wheelchairs/adaptive-devices is an asset. We are accepting applications until October 15, 2026.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees work with people who experience developmental disabilities as they live in their homes and communities. This position assists people in their daily life, working with them and their connections to ensure that they can live fully in the community. Direct Support Professionals recognize people's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, and they support people to learn skills for their own growth and development.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedules and various locations
• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Requirements:

• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred:

• 3-6 Months Experience
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
• Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
• Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.