Casual - Direct Support Professional
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Working hours typically range from 8am-6pm, also including evenings and weekends Applications must be received by Sunday October 18th, 2026 Pay Rate $22.99/hour · Part-time
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- Working hours typically range from 8am-6pm, also including evenings and weekends Applications must be received by Sunday October 18th, 2026 Pay Rate $22.99/hour
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Permanent, casual position.
The casual position requires call in or back fill support.
Minimum shift requirement - 2 shifts every 2 months. Working hours typically range from 8am-6pm, also including evenings and weekends
Applications must be received by Sunday October 18th, 2026
Pay Rate $22.99/hour
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
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives to ensure they can live fully within their communities. They support clients in learning new skills for personal growth while respecting their rights to direct their own lives.
Requirements
Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services, Child and Youth Work, or similar. Applicants must be available for call-in or backfill support with a minimum requirement of two shifts every two months.
Skills
- Direct support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Community integration
- Skill development
- Client advocacy
- Daily living assistance
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- Training opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Direct Support Professional
- Developmental Disabilities
- Community Support
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Casual Position
- Accessibility
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Social Services