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Temporary 3 Month Full-Time Direct Support Professional

  • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

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.

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 community life. Respect each person's right to direct their own life and support their individual learning, growth, and 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 required experience or other mandatory qualifications.

Skills

  • Daily Living Support
  • Community Support
  • Person-Centered Support
  • Developmental Disabilities Support
  • Life Skills Development
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development
  • Training Opportunities
  • Competitive Wages

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Daily Living Support
  • Community Living
  • Person-Centered Support
  • Individual Rights
  • Life Skills
  • Growth and Development
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Accessibility
  • Equity and Inclusion

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