Direct Support Professional - Permanent Part Time

Karis Disability Services; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services seeks a Part-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community settings, focusing on daily living skills and independence.

Position requires a Full G license with personal auto insurance and availability for weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins. Competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Full G license and personal automobile insurance are required.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.
• Direct Support Professionals support people with developmental disabilities to live fully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist people in daily life and support connections to promote independence.
• Respect each person’s rights and unique needs and help them grow.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and community partners to ensure safe, person-centred supports.

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Pay rate: $25.18-29.46

Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.

Location: Sundridge, ON

Full G license and personal automobile insurance are required, as supports are required in the community.

Part-time Direct Support Professional

Application Deadline: October 8, 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.

Learn more about our Core Competencies here: Core Competencies | DS Workforce Initiative