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

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Bowmanville, ON is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist people with developmental disabilities in homes and communities. You will help clients with daily living, promoting independence and respecting their rights, with shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights.

The role requires a valid G license, access to a vehicle, and experience with medical needs or adaptive devices is an asset. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• 3-6 months experience in related field preferred.
• Full G license and ability to drive program vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living and community integration.
• Support mobility and use of lifts/wheelchairs/adaptive devices.
• Respect client rights and promote independence.

Skills

Driving

Experience with disabilities

Education

Developmental Services Worker or related field

Job 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

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• 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

Learn more about our Core Competencies here: https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/

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.