Temp (6 month)Full- time Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Waterloo area to work with people who experience developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. You will assist with daily living while supporting rights to direct their life.

The position is temporary full-time (6 months) with 35-40 hours per week, offering a common hourly range and benefits such as tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work in home and community settings.
• Commitment to inclusive community living.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals daily in their homes and communities to support daily living and independence.
• Assist people to learn skills for growth and development and respect their rights to direct their life.

Skills

Flexible schedules

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

35-40hours/week

Direct Support Professional - Waterloo Area

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.

Temporary Full-Time position (6-Months)

35-40hours/week

Direct Support Professional - Waterloo Area

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

Hourly Range: 24.69-28.88

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.