Direct Support Professional Full-time (Night Awake)
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Permanent, Full-time position
Alternative weekends - 10 hours Shift
Hourly Range: $25.18-$29.46
Application Deadline: October 25 , 2026
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
Alternative weekends - 10 hours Shift
Hourly Range: $25.18-$29.46
Application Deadline: October 25 , 2026
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
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, assisting with daily life and helping them participate fully in the community. Respect each person's rights, gifts, and needs while supporting their personal growth and skill development.
Requirements
A Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field is preferred. The posting does not specify a required level of prior experience.
Skills
- Daily Living Support
- Community Inclusion
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Person-Centered Support
- Promoting Independence
- Skill Development
- Respecting Individual Rights
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
- Daily Living Support
- Community Inclusion
- Person-Centered Support
- Individual Rights
- Skill Development
- Personal Growth
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Post-Secondary Education
- Night Awake Shift
- Alternative Weekends