Posted 5 hours ago
Casual Direct Support Professional
@ Karis Disability Services
Ontario
Overview
Karis Disability Services is hiring a casual Direct Support Professional in Tottenham, ON, to provide call-in and back-fill support to people with disabilities. The work covers assisting with activities of daily living and working with shift colleagues within location protocols. Pay is $22.87 CAD per hour, with flexible weekday, evening and weekend schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Assist people supported with activities of daily living
- Provide call-in or back-fill support
- Work within location protocols
- Work with other employees on shift
- Apply Karis Service Principles
Requirements summary:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Reliable transportation
- G licence
- 3-6 months experience (preferred)
- Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker credential (preferred)
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | G licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| 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
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- Healthcare
- Other recorded names
- Karis Disability Services
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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 | 64 |
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Permanent Casual Position. Includes Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends.
Tottenham ON
Hourly $22.87 CAD
Opportunity closing date: Nov 26, 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
- G licence
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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