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Casual Direct Support Professional

@ Karis Disability Services

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Ontario

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Overview

Karis Disability Services is hiring a casual Direct Support Professional for call-in and back-fill shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends. The role assists people with activities of daily living within location protocols. Pay is $22.99 CAD per hour, and the posting highlights flexible schedules and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist people with activities of daily living
  • Provide call-in or back-fill support
  • Work with shift colleagues to deliver supports
  • Follow location protocols
  • Apply Karis Service Principles

Requirements summary:

  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • 3-6 months experience preferred
  • Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker credential preferred

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Vulnerable sector check

Benefits mentioned

Employee assistanceTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities
Fields of studyDevelopmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker
Perks mentionedTuition support, Wellness, Paid training

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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
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  • Karis Disability Services
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Reported total investment
0

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Karis Disability Services is a non-profit, charitable organization in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersWaterloo, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1965
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Job description

A Permanent Casual Position. Includes Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends.
The Casual Direct Support Professional provides call-in or back-fill support.
Hourly $22.99 CAD
Opportunity Closing Date: November 6, 2026

CASUAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

The Relief Support provides call-in or back-fill support to people supported. They assist with activities of daily living and work within the protocols of the location. They work with other employees on shift to provide supports and services to people. Working within Karis Disability Services Service Principles, the Relief Support considers each person’s intrinsic value.

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 (volunteer or employment)
  • 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
  • Invitation to a realistic job preview 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 and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Learn more about our Core Competencies here: https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/

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