Temporary Part Time DSP (6 months with possibility of extension)

Karis Disability Services Careers; Oakville; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Oakville, Ontario. The role involves providing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives and activities. Candidates should have some relevant experience and a commitment to promoting dignity and respect. This part-time position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.
• Access to reliable transportation is necessary.
• Previous experience in Developmental Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily activities including life skills and community outings.
• Provide direct support to participants with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized support plans.

Skills

Life Skills training

Communication skills

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Community inclusion

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Job description

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 Support Professionals recognizepeoples 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

• Employee Assistance Plan comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
• Tuition reimbursement career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Experience Required

Plan and facilitate daily activities including life skills recreation arts and crafts community outings and wellness programs.

• Provide direct support to participants with personal care mobility and communication as needed.
• Promote inclusion dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized support plans.
• Monitor and document participant progress behaviors and incidents.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe program environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members families and external professionals.
• Follow all organizational policies procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Behavior supports
• Support Fee for Service activities on My Community Hub
• Life Skills training
• Employment support
• Supports to people who have a dual diagnosis
• Supports to people who dont use words to communicate
• Supports to people who experience Autism
• Supports to people who experience FASD

Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Access to reliable transportation (some travel required)

Preferred

• Previous Developmental Services work experience
• 6 months relevant experience to this position preferred
• Developmental Services Worker Child and Youth Worker or post-secondary education in a related field

Our Hiring Process

• Resume and cover letter submitted
• References requested
• In person interviews at work location

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.

Application deadline : November 13 2025 @11 : 59pm

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1