Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Karis Disability Services; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities in Sudbury District. You will help with daily living, promoting independence and community integration.

We offer flexible schedules, a comprehensive benefits package for part-time and full-time staff, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support people with developmental disabilities in daily life and help them learn skills for growth and community living.

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

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.

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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

Requirements:

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred:

• 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

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 and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.