Direct Support Professional
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Pay rate: $25.18-$29.46 Posting closes date October 21, 2026. · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Pay rate: $25.18-$29.46 Posting closes date October 21, 2026.
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Part-time 24 hour Permanent Days, evenings and every other weekend
Pay rate: $25.18-$29.46 Posting closes date October 21, 2026. Ability to drive would be an asset.
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
Support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, assisting with daily life and working with their personal connections. Respect each person's right to direct their life and support them in developing skills for personal growth and community participation.
Requirements
A Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field is preferred. The ability to drive is an asset; no specific experience requirement is stated.
Skills
- Daily Living Support
- Community Inclusion
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Person-Centered Support
- Promoting Independence
- Skill Development
- Communication
- Driving
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
- Training Opportunities
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Schedules
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Direct Support Professional
- Developmental Disabilities
- Daily Living Support
- Community Support
- Person-Centered Support
- Individual Rights
- Independent Living
- Skill Development
- Personal Growth
- Community Inclusion
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Related Post-Secondary Education
- Driving
- Accessibility
- Disability Services