Part-Time Permanent Direct Support Professional - Wellington

Karis Disability Services; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Part-Time Permanent Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ontario. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, help them learn skills, and promote independence. The role offers a set alternating weekend schedule with flex hours and is determined two weeks in advance.

The position pays an hourly rate of $25.18–$29.46, with a deadline of Sept. 30, 2026 for applications.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Help people with developmental disabilities in daily living activities within homes and communities.
• Support people to exercise rights and pursue growth and development.
• Collaborate with clients, families and staff to enable community living.

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Part-Time Permanent DSP

This position will involve working a set alternating weekend schedule, with flex hours.

The schedule will be determined two weeks in advance.

Hourly pay rate is $25.18-29.46

Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 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.