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Casual Direct Support Professional

@ Karis Disability Services

Orillia, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Karis Disability Services is hiring a casual Direct Support Professional in Warminster to provide call-in and back-fill support to people supported. The work involves assisting with activities of daily living and working with shift colleagues within location protocols. The posting states a rate of pay of $22.99, flexible schedules across various locations, and a full G licence with personal insurance are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide call-in or back-fill support to people supported
  • Assist with activities of daily living
  • Work with other employees on shift to provide supports and services
  • Follow location protocols

Requirements summary:

  • Full G driver's licence and personal insurance required
  • Developmental Service Worker or related experience preferred
  • Training in mental health, addictions, criminal justice, FASD, autism or behavioural interventions preferred

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Employee assistanceTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsPersonal insurance
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities
Perks mentionedFlexible 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

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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

Casual Relief position

Warminster

Full G license and personal insurance required

Rate of Pay: $22.99

Application Deadline:

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.

The Relief Support will respect and uphold the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy and respect in their dealings with other employees, persons supported and both internal and external stakeholders.

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

Preferred:

  • Developmental Service Worker, Mental Health and Addictions, Criminal Justice, FASD, Autism, Behavioral Interventions

Our Hiring Process:

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

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of our 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 accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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