Casual Direct Support Professional Durham

This is a permanent casual position in Pickering, ON, which includes days, evenings, weekends and overnight shifts. The rate of pay is $22.53 / hr. Full G license preferred. We are accepting applications until March 13, 2026

Working with persons supported with Behavioral Support Plan and various direct care needs, and high medical needs. May be required to drive 4 hours within a shift and travel up to places like Hamilton and Peterborough for day trips. Supporting persons with community activities as required.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 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

Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred

• 3-6 Months Experience
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

Our Hiring Process

• Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
• Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
• Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager

Learn more about our Core Competencies here

https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/ [https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/]

• 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 and the AODA.
• Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.