Temp (6 month) Part-Time Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Benefits package for part-time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a temporary 6-month, part-time role in the Waterloo area. The DSP will assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, promoting independence and community integration.

The position offers 16-34 hours per week, on-site in Waterloo, with a focus on flexible schedules and a supportive benefits package. Preference given to candidates with DSW or related education.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work in Waterloo area communities.
• Experience in direct support or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with daily living activities in homes and communities.
• Support individuals to learn and practice life skills for growth and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Job description

Temp (6 month) Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: TEMP5009947

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Waterloo area
Waterloo, ON, CAN

Description

Temporary Part-Time position (6-Months)

16-34 hours/week

Direct Support Professional - Waterloo Area

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

Application Deadline: October 11th @ 11:59 pm

Hourly Range: $25.18-29.46

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.