Direct Support Professional UFCW Sudbury ESIL - Full Time Permanent
- Sudbury, ON, Canada
- Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada
Pay rate: $25.05 Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Pay rate: $25.05 Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Direct Support Professional
Pay rate: $25.05 Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins.
Application Deadline:
Full G license, personal automobile insurance and clean driving abstract 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
Support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, assisting with daily life and helping them maintain connections. Respect each person's right to direct their life and support their individual growth and development.
Requirements
A full G driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and a clean driving abstract are required because the role involves community-based support. Applicants must be available for varied shifts, including weekends, nights, and last-minute call-ins; education in Developmental Services, Child and Youth Work, or a related post-secondary field is preferred.
Skills
- Direct Support
- Community Support
- Daily Living Assistance
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Person-Centered Support
- Life Skills Development
- Communication
- Driving
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
- Daily Living Assistance
- Person-Centered Support
- Individual Rights
- Life Skills Development
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Post-Secondary Education
- Full G Driver's License
- Personal Automobile Insurance
- Clean Driving Abstract
- Shift Work
- Weekend Shifts
- Night Shifts
- Last-Minute Call-Ins
- Accessibility
- Equity and Inclusion