Direct Support Professional

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Saskatoon is seeking a Casual Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role requires working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends, with hours dependent on vacancies and personal holidays.

A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check is essential.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• A valid Saskatchewan driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

CASUAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Saskatoon Enhanced Supported Independent Living

The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts that include days, evenings, and weekends. Hours are dependent on the need to fill in on personal holidays, stat holidays, sick days, and any other vacancy, not to fill a permanent rotation in the schedule.

A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license is required. This location supports service users who smoke and/or vape.

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.

Requirements:

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• A valid Sask. Drivers License and 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

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.