Karis Disability Services·Windsor, Ontario
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives to ensure full community integration. They support personal growth and development while respecting the rights and unique needs of each individual.
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.
August 15, 2026, 11:59 PM// Education in Developmental Service Worker Program , Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Disability Studies, and Nursing is an asset.// Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals. https://dscorecomp.com/
Why Should You Apply?
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Disability Studies, and Nursing 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.
A full G driver's license is required for this position. Education in fields such as Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Disability Studies, or Nursing is considered an asset.
Market context
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