Direct Support Professional - Full time - Community Flex

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karis Disability Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and community settings. This part-time, permanent role involves morning and evening shifts, including alternate weekends, with an hourly rate of $25.18–$27.91.

The position emphasizes promoting independence, respecting each person’s rights, and helping them build skills for growth and community integration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals assist people in daily life in homes and communities, supporting their rights to direct their lives and helping learn skills for growth.

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Permanent, part-time position

Includes alternate weekends and morning & evening shifts

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.