Temporary Full- time Direct Support Professional - Guelph Wellington

Karis Disability Services Careers; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Guelph, Ontario, to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. The role emphasizes respect for individual rights and personal growth. Candidates should possess or be pursuing a related post-secondary education. Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package are offered. A commitment to diversity and accessibility is essential.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training opportunities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities.
• Ability to support individuals in daily life and promote their growth.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily life.
• Recognize and support individual rights for personal direction.
• Help individuals learn skills for their growth and development.

Skills

Children

Activity

Data Entry

Administration Office

Arbitration

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker or post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Overview

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. 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

Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

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 groups that have 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.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Children, Activity, Acquisition, Data Entry, Commissioning, Administration Office, Arbitration

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1