Direct Support Professional
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Permanent Full Time Position. Includes days, evening shifts and alternating weekends TAYS, Apartment setting, criminal justice, mental health, risk management, addiction, trauma informed, FASD experience preferred. Hourly $25.18-$29.46 CAD Opportunity Closing Date: Oct 20, 2026
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
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
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Access to reliable transportation
- G-License
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
- 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 and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Learn more about our Core Competencies here: https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/
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 and unique needs.
Requirements
Candidates must have a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check, a G-License, and access to reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field like Developmental Services or Child and Youth work.
Skills
- Mental health support
- Risk management
- Addiction support
- Trauma informed care
- FASD support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Community integration
- Skill development
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation
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
- Mental Health
- Addiction
- Trauma Informed
- FASD
- Risk Management
- Community Support
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- G-License
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Social Services
- Accessibility
- AODA