Direct Support Professional - Full-Time Permanent

Camphill Communities Ontario Inc.; Angus; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

RSP program

Vacation, sick, and discretionary time

Job summary

Camphill Communities Ontario Inc. in Angus, Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide supervision and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, personal care, home maintenance, and community activities.

The role requires compassion, patience, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. Shifts may include days, afternoons, weekends, and overnight asleep/awake.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program or equivalent Camphill education experience.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, NVCI, and Medication Administration.
• Three years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to people with developmental disabilities in daily living.
• Support personal care, meal preparation, and safety following care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records as required.
• Promote inclusive, respectful practices sensitive to diverse communities.
• Coordinate with team to implement activity and recreational programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning

Flexibility

Dependability

Reliability

Education

DSW College Diploma or equivalent

First Aid CPR

NVCI

Medication Administration Certification

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

AIMS

BambooHR

Job description

Direct Support Professional

NOC 42201/NOC 44101

Internal/External Posting #2026-24

One (1) Full-time (8 0 hours bi-weekly) Permanent Position Available

This is a vacant position

Angus, Ontario

We are seeking individuals who will enjoy and successfully work independently and together in a supportive team environment in a variety at our Angus location, supporting Individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in a wide range of living situations.

SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and support as needed to people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of daily living including personal care, domestic skills, home maintenance, money management, use of community businesses and resources, recreation, medical, medications and safety.

Due to the nature of the work, work schedules may include a combination of days, afternoons, weekends and overnight asleep/awake shifts and are based on the needs of the persons supported.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a caring, supportive approach that maintains the dignity and integrity of people receiving service.

• Provid e person-centered support with community activities, i.e. attending medical appointments.

• Meal preparation, feeding assistance while ensuring safety, following care plans.

• Maintaining accurate documentation.

• Aiding individuals with personal care in all aspects of daily living such as dressing, bathing, etc. as needed.

• Knowledge of available and relevant community resources.

• Able to inform Individuals about options, and provide opportunities and experiences, supports the exercise of choice and educates about risks and benefits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Personal Outcome Measures supporting Individuals to develop a plan and achieve their goals.

• Demonstrate and understand the importance of empowering people to support themselves to be healthy, happy, and safe.

• Knowledgeable about mental health and best practices in supporting people with those concerns.

• Perceptiveness and ability to resolve conflict in a diplomatic and reasonable manner.

• Demonstrate initiative, resourceful and creative.

• Work independently and collaboratively within the team and with the organization.

• Promote practices that are inclusive, respectful, and sensitive to diverse communities, including age, culture, and language.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to health and safety legislation, organizational policies and procedures.

• Design, implement and monitor the progress of activity and recreational programs consistent with peoples Individual Support Plans that will enhance the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of people.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Planning skills, flexibility, dependability, and reliability.

• To advocate for and respect confidentiality at all times.

• To apply appropriate responses to unpredictable behavior.

• To maintain all required program records and documentation.

• A willingness to learn with and from people with disabilities.

• Be open to continuous learning as required.

• A demonstrated maturity and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities within the Camphill Philosophy.

• Behavioral support plans and quality assurance measures.

• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as Outlook. Microsoft Office, AIMS, BambooHR and Inclusion.

• Other relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• DSW College Diploma or equivalent diploma or degree in social sciences. Minimum two-year college program; and/or Curative Education, PSW and Social Therapy diploma or equivalent Camphill seminar and experience.

• Must be successfully trained in and possess current certifications in First Aid, CPR, NVCI, and Medication Administration.

• Three (3) years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.

*Hold a valid Ontario G Drivers Licence with a clean drivers abstract and have access to reliable vehicle with sufficient insurance.

*Able to provide a current (within 6 Months) satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Hourly Rate Range: $22.92- $24.57 per hour

*In addition: A generous benefits package which includes; Extended health and dental benefits, eligibility for enrollment into CCO's RSP program, accrual-based vacation, sick, and discretionary time.

Date of Posting: September 23, 2026

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.