Direct Support Professional - Full time

Karis Disability Services; District Municipality of Muskoka; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ontario, Muskoka region. This permanent, full-time role includes alternate weekends and morning & evening shifts. A full G driving license is required, and the hourly rate ranges from CAD 25.18 to CAD 27.91.

You will work with people who experience developmental disabilities, helping them live fully in their communities. Flexible schedules and supportive benefits are offered to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professionals support people with developmental disabilities in daily life.
• Experience or education in developmental services is preferred.
• Ability to work alternating weekends and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist people daily in living in their homes and communities.
• Support individuals to exercise rights and grow skills.

Education

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

Job description

Permanent, full time position

Includes alternate weekends and morning & evening shifts

Full G driving license is required.

Hourly rate: $25.18 -27.91

Applications must be received by 30 OCT 2026

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

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.