Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Christian Horizons (CA) - Saskatchewan District; Regina; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Competitive wages

Yearly wage increases

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Regina is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist with activities of daily living, working closely with families, advocates and community partners to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships for people who experience developmental disabilities.

The role offers flexible schedules and locations, a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, career development opportunities, competitive wages, and yearly wage increases up to 5 years.

Qualifications

• Requirements: A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation; Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and work collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners to promote citizenship and enhance relationships.
• May involve driving/travel within the local community with people supported as passengers.

Job description

Direct Support Professional employees build communities that value the contributions of people who experience developmental disabilities. They assist with activities of daily living, working collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships. Recognizing people’s right to self-determination, and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career.

• Flexible schedules and various locations
• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Yearly wage increase up to 5 years

Requirements:

• A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

Preferred:

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

Working Conditions:

• This location supports service users who smoke and/or vape
• May involve driving/travel within the local community with people supported as passengers

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.