FULL-TIME Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 269786)

Kw Habilitation; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health and pension

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Engaging workplace

Job summary

KW Habilitation in Canada seeks dedicated staff to support adults with developmental disabilities in daily living, health and wellness, and community participation. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and meaningful activities.

You will work with a two-week rotation schedule, day and evening shifts, and receive paid on-the-job training, extended health care, pension, and RRSP options. Submit resume by Sept 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education related to Human Services completed or ongoing.
• Ability to implement positive behavior approaches and work as part of a team.
• Creative problem-solving, initiative and resilience.
• Commitment to person-directed support and inclusive community.
• Experience working or volunteering with people with developmental disabilities.
• Strong organizational, housekeeping, and communication skills; knowledge of KW Habilitation procedures is a plus.
• Comfort with intimate personal care and skills in providing direct personal care and positive behavioral support.
• Current Emergency First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promoting people’s skills and abilities
• Providing opportunities and education for growth and development
• Honouring personal choice and informed decision-making
• Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible
• Strong commitment to person directed support and the vision of KW Habilitation
• Providing respectful and supportive personal care
• Providing lifts and transfers as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education related to Human Services

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Successful candidates will provide a range of supports and services to adults with a developmental disability in the areas of community participation, life skill development, activities of daily living, health and wellness, as well as transportation.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.

• Paid on-the-job training
• Extended health care coverage, Registered Pension Plan, and optional RRSP
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
• Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
• Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

• Promoting people’s skills and abilities
• Providing opportunities and education for growth and development
• Honouring personal choice and informed decision-making
• Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible
• Strong commitment to person directed support and the vision of KW Habilitation
• Providing respectful and supportive personal care
• Providing lifts and transfers as necessary.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education related to Human Services, completed or on-going.
• Ability to implement positive behavior approaches, work as an integral part of the team, and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving, decision-making, initiative, resilience, and collaboration.
• Commitment to providing person directed support and must believe in an inclusive community, fostering independence, and advocating for others to have their own voice.
• Experience working / volunteering with people who have a developmental disability.
• The successful candidate will have strong organizational, housekeeping/cleaning, and communication skills. Knowledge of KWH administration procedures is an asset.
• A comfort level with intimate personal care and skills in providing direct personal care and positive behavioral support.
• Current Emergency First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential. Additional training is provided by KW Habilitation.

Core Competencies

• Advocacy
• Building Relationships
• Championing Change and Innovation
• Facilitating Growth and Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Resilience
• Resource Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Schedule: Two-week rotation, Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm and 1pm-9pm
Rate of Pay: $45,864.00 to $50,960 annually
Start Date:September 21, 2026

Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by September 7, 2026.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants 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. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.