Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Barrie, Ontario is hiring a Permanent Full Time Direct Support Professional to assist people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role includes day, evening shifts and alternating weekends, helping residents lead independent, meaningful lives and exercise rights to direct their own supports.

The position offers competitive hourly wages ($25.18–$29.46 CAD) and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation.
• 3-6 months experience (volunteer or employment).
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or related post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with developmental disabilities in daily living within their homes and communities.
• Support individuals to learn skills for growth and development and to live independently in the community.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Developmental Services Worker / Child and Youth Worker or related post-secondary education

Job description

Permanent Full Time Position. Includes days, evening shifts and alternating weekends
TAYS, Apartment setting, criminal justice, mental health, risk management, addiction, trauma informed, FASD experience preferred.
Hourly $25.18-$29.46 CAD
Opportunity Closing Date: Sept 1 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 (volunteer or employment)


• 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.