Posted 14 months ago
Casual Direct Support Professional
@ Karis Disability Services
Waldheim, Saskatchewan
Overview
Karis Disability Services is hiring a casual Direct Support Professional in Waldheim, Saskatchewan, to fill in for personal holidays, stat holidays, sick days and other vacancies. The work involves assisting people with developmental disabilities with daily living and community participation. The posting requires a flexible schedule across days, evenings, night-awakes and weekends, plus a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Support community participation and relationships
- Collaborate with families, advocates and community partners
- Respect self-determination and encourage growth
- Fill in for absences across varied shifts
Requirements summary:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Valid Sask. Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's licence
- Reliable transportation
- Satisfactory driver's abstract
- 3-6 months experience preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2025-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Karis Disability Services
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Full company description
Karis Disability Services is a non-profit, charitable organization in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,592
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 610
- Reported office locations
- 26 Peppler St, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3C4, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Education
- Elder Care
- Health Care
- Medical
- Micro Lending
- Non Profit
- Social Assistance
- Sustainability
- Healthcare Services & Hospitals
- Healthcare
- Other recorded names
- Karis Disability Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Karis Disability Services is a non-profit, charitable organization in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Waterloo, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 89 |
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This is a casual posting for the community of Waldheim.
The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts that include days, evenings, night-awakes, and weekends. Hours are dependent on the need to fill in on personal holidays, stat holidays, sick days, and any other vacancy, not to fill a permanent rotation in the schedule.
Direct Support Professional employees build communities that value the contributions of people who experience developmental disabilities. They assist with activities of daily living, working collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships. Recognizing people’s right to self-determination, and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career.
Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals.
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexible schedules and various locations
- Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
- Competitive wages
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Valid Sask. Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
Preferred:
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
Next steps in our process:
- Submit your resume and cover letter to:
- A link will be sent to complete a short survey
- Personal link to a video interview within 48hrs, references requested
- Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with 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.
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