Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Special Notice: LIMITED; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Paid sick time

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Community Living Kingston and District (CLKD) seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living and community participation.

You will help with daily activities, personal care, meals, and supported employment tasks while following a person-centered approach and promoting inclusion in Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee locations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma (e.g., DSW, Behavioural Science, SSW, CYC, CJS, or a degree) or significant work experience in social services.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and community participation.
• Provide personal hygiene support and meal preparation.
• Assist with medication administration and general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Advocacy

Collaboration

Building Relationships

Problem Solving

Growth & Development

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field

Job description

Join the team at Community Living Kingston and District! You will have a rewarding career with growth opportunities, compensation equivalent to $28.14 per hour to start (25.28 + in lieu of holiday and vacation), comprehensive benefits, a pension, and a supportive work community. Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a meaningful career where you can have a positive social impact? Join our team!

Role Overview

Direct Support Professional (DSP): As a DSP, you’ll provide essential support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, assisting them with all aspects of daily living and community involvement. Your work will reflect a person-centered approach, helping those you support thrive and grow to participate fully in their communities. Your responsibilities will include assisting individuals with daily living activities, including community participation, personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and general housekeeping duties.

Why work at CLKD?

Community Living Kingston and District (CLKD), one of eastern Ontario’s largest developmental service organizations, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. With over 650 persons served supported and more than 300 unionized employees, CLKD has been a trusted name in the community since 1953, offering services in Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee.

Make an Impact

Every employee plays a valuable role in meeting the needs and interests of individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fuller lives and actively participate in their communities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Starting wage equivalent to $28.14 per hour (25.28 + 7.3% in lieu of vacation & 4% in lieu of holiday). Plus, after completion of probationary period (4 months), there is guaranteed minimum 24 hours per week, a comprehensive benefits plan available to part time and full time, multi-sector pension plan, paid accrued sick time, and more.

Career Growth

Access ongoing training and career development opportunities through employer paid training programs. We have 5 divisions of service which include 28 programs spread over twenty locations in the Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee areas all with internal advancement opportunities. Our commitment to learning and growth ensures that every team member has the opportunity to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Work-Life Balance

We have flexible shifts with consistent days off (if you choose) and two out of four weekends off. We also focus on employee wellness through webinars and resources, an Employee Assistance Program and Work Perks savings program.

Supportive Work Environment

At CLKD, we foster a supportive, solution-focused work environment where flexibility, collaboration, and mutual respect are prioritized. Our team is empowered to adapt, grow, and work together to achieve meaningful outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Post-secondary degree or diploma (e.g., DSW, Behavioural Science, SSW, CYC, CJS, or a degree) and/or significant work experience in social services
• Availability to work flexible shifts, days, afternoons, evenings, overnight (4, 8, 10, 12 hours) including weekends and holidays.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities is an asset.

Mandatory Requirements

• A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
• CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Key Competencies for Applicants

• Flexibility & Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle challenging situations while maintaining performance under pressure.
• Championing Change and Innovation: Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments and work effectively with others.
• Advocacy: Committed to advocating for and with others, promoting inclusion, and maintaining ethical values.
• Collaboration: Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, cooperating with staff, families, persons served, volunteers, and external agencies.
• Building Relationships: Strong ability to interact respectfully and build relationships with peers, persons served, families, and professionals.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Excellent at prioritizing tasks, managing time, and solving problems creatively.
• Facilitating Growth and Development: Open to new ideas and eager to adapt to different situations.

CLKD is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Krystle Gauthier at [e-mail].

CLKD does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.