Permanent Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Waterloo

Karis Disability Services; Southwestern 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 in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking a Permanent, part-time Direct Support Professional to support individuals in community settings. Alternating weekends and 8–12 hour shifts apply. Posting closes Oct 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

The role emphasizes assisting with daily living, rights, and skill development, with flexible schedules and a strong benefits package. Apply to join a team dedicated to meaningful community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education in a related field; relevant credentials preferred.
• Preferred: Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker background.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living in homes and communities.
• Support personal growth and community integration while upholding rights and preferences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Related field degree

Job description

Permanent Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Waterloo

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: PERMA009917

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Waterloo area
Waterloo, ON, CAN

Description

Permanent, part-time position
Includes alternate weekends, 8-12 hour shifts
Posting Closes on October 2nd, 2026 at 11:59PM

Pay rate $24.69 - 28.88

Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional(DSP)employeeswork 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 inthecommunity.Direct Support Professionals recognizepeople's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, andtheysupport 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 and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.