Direct Support Professional - Permanent Part Time
- ON, Canada
- Nipissing, ON, Canada
Pay rate: $25.18-29.46 Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins. · Part-time
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- Pay
- Pay rate: $25.18-29.46 Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.
- Job type
- Part-time
- Listed closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Part-time Direct Support Professional
Pay rate: $25.18-29.46
Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.
Application Deadline: October 8, 2026
Location: Sundridge, ON
Full G license and personal automobile insurance are required, as supports are required in the community.
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.
Learn more about our Core Competencies here: Core Competencies | DS Workforce Initiative
More about this job
Responsibilities
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives within their homes and communities. They support clients in learning new skills for personal growth while ensuring they can live fully and independently.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a full G license and personal automobile insurance to facilitate community support. Preferred qualifications include post-secondary education in Developmental Services, Child and Youth work, or a related field.
Skills
- Direct support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Community integration
- Skill development
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation
- Client advocacy
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
- G License
- Personal Automobile Insurance
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Post-secondary Education
- Client Advocacy
- Skill Development
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development
- Training
- Part-time