Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Kingston; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Training opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Kingston, Ontario, is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for part-time roles across days and evenings, including some weekends. DSPs work with people who experience developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, assisting with daily activities and helping them exercise rights to direct their lives.

The role emphasizes person-centered supports, inclusive hiring, and opportunities for training; benefits include EAP, tuition reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in related field is preferred.
• Ability to drive is an asset (as noted).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living in their homes and communities.
• Help individuals build skills for growth and development.

Skills

Ability to drive

Education

Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker

Job description

Part-time 24 hour Permanent
Days, evenings and every other weekend

Pay rate: $25.18-$29.46
Posting closes date October 21, 2026.
Ability to drive would be an asset.

Direct Support Professional(DSP)employeeswork 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 inthecommunity.Direct Support Professionals recognizepeople's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, andtheysupport 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

Preferred:

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

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume and cover letter submitted
• 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. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.