Part-Time Direct Support Professional
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Working hours
- 21 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-Saskatoon 21 hours per week working in an already established rotation. A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license is required. Applications will only be accepted through the weblink.
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.
Requirements:
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
Preferred:
3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment) Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
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
The Direct Support Professional at Karis Disability Services will work alongside people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. They will help with daily living tasks and support each person's connections so they can take part fully in community life.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's licence, reliable transportation, a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and a satisfactory driver's abstract. Three to six months of volunteer or paid experience, or a related post-secondary education such as Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker, is preferred.
Skills
- Supporting adults with developmental disabilities
- Daily living assistance
- Community inclusion
- Person-centred support
- Driving and reliable transportation
- Documentation of support activities
- Interpersonal communication
- Crisis and behaviour support
- Teamwork
- Empathy and patience
Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Direct Support Professional
- developmental disabilities
- disability support worker
- community support
- personal support worker
- residential support
- home support
- Saskatoon
- part-time
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- daily living support
- community inclusion
- driver's licence
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Sask. Full Class 5
- Sask. Novice 2
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Fields of study
- Developmental Services Worker
- Child and Youth Care