Casual Direct Support Professional
- ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Permanent Casual Position. Includes Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends. The Casual Direct Support Professional provides call-in or back-fill support. Hourly $22.87CAD Keswick (Near Newmarket) Opportunity Closing Date: Nov 16, 2026
CASUAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
The Relief Support provides call-in or back-fill support to people supported. They assist with activities of daily living and work within the protocols of the location. They work with other employees on shift to provide supports and services to people. Working within Karis Disability Services Service Principles, the Relief Support considers each person’s intrinsic value.
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
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Access to reliable transportation
Preferred:
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
Our Hiring Process:
- Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
- Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
- Invitation to a realistic job preview 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 and the AODA. 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
The Direct Support Professional provides call-in or back-fill support to individuals, assisting with their activities of daily living. They work collaboratively with other staff members to deliver services according to location protocols and organizational principles.
Requirements
Candidates must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check and access to reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field such as developmental services or child and youth work.
Skills
- Direct support
- Activities of daily living
- Support services
- Developmental services
- Client care
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Employee assistance plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- Training opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Direct Support Professional
- Disability Services
- Support Services
- Activities of Daily Living
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Relief Support