Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Karis Disability Services; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Karis Disability Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, helping them live independently and participate fully in daily life.

The role emphasizes supporting rights, personal growth, and community integration, with flexible schedules and opportunities across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or related post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals assist people with developmental disabilities in daily living at home and in the community.
• Aids people in exercising rights to direct their life and learn skills for growth.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Innovative

Dedicated

Team Player

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility

Education

DSW/CYW or related post-secondary education

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals