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Temp (6 month) Part-Time Direct Support Professional

  • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job type
Part-time
Working hours
16-34 hours/week
Posting language
English
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Temporary Part-Time position (6-Months)

16-34 hours/week

Direct Support Professional - Waterloo Area

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  

Application Deadline: October 11th @ 11:59 pm

Hourly Range: $25.18-29.46

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

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 their rights and unique needs are respected.

Requirements

Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services, Child and Youth work, or similar. The role requires a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and participating in a multi-stage hiring process.

Skills

  • Direct support
  • Developmental disability support
  • Community integration
  • Skill development
  • Personal care assistance

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules
  • 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 Living
  • Social Services
  • Caregiving
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Inclusion

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