The Bob Rumball Centre·Milton, Ontario
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring, and delivery of services to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This includes implementing treatment plans, managing daily living activities, and documenting progress to support complex behavioral and developmental needs.
TITLE: Direct Support Professional
Position status: Part-time (Union)
Schedule: 16 hours a week- 8 am to 4 pm
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Location: Milton
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (formerly the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf) was the first facility of its kind, and for over 30 years has provided the Deaf Community a space without communication barriers.
Within this space an educational, independent living, and a social environment for the Deaf has blossomed.
From its starting point as a community recreation facility, the Bob Rumball Centre has expanded into offering a range of specialized services to those within the Deaf Community that require support.
These include seniors’, those with developmental, physical, health, or mental health issues, infants and young children, and newcomers to Canada.
Our mission as an organization is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve.
We are a highly motivated, collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Reporting to the Program Manager, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring and delivery of service. We provide intensive community based support to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, require a community rich setting, and who may display complex behavioral, mental health and developmental needs.
Interested candidates please visit https://www.bobrumball.org/careers/ [https://www2.bobrumball.org/careers/]
Please contact Human Resources at careers@bobrumball.org [careers@bobrumball.org] if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process.
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We thank all applicants in advance, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posting Date: Aug 18, 2026
Closing Date: Sept 1, 2026 Start date: Immediate
Candidates must possess a DSW diploma or related degree with at least two years of experience in a residential setting. Fluency in ASL and a valid Ontario driver's license are required to effectively support the Deaf community.
Market context
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