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Direct Support Professional

@ Karis Disability Services

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Kingston, Ontario

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Overview

Karis Disability Services is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role involves helping people with daily life and building their skills for growth, with days, evenings and every other weekend. Pay is $25.18 to $29.46 per hour, and the posting closes October 21, 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Support people with developmental disabilities in daily life
  • Help people build skills for growth and development
  • Work in homes and communities
  • Respect each person's rights to direct their life

Requirements summary:

  • Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or related post-secondary education preferred
  • Ability to drive is an asset

Benefits mentioned

Employee assistanceTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingHome, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Driver’s licencepreferred
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyDevelopmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Work
Perks mentionedTuition support, Wellness, Paid training

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

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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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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

Part-time 24 hour Permanent
Days, evenings and every other weekend

Pay rate: $25.18-$29.46
Posting closes date October 21, 2026.
Ability to drive would be an asset.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees work with people who experience developmental disabilities as they live in their homes and communities. This position assists people in their daily life, working with them and their connections to ensure that they can live fully in the community. Direct Support Professionals recognize people's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, and they support people to learn skills for their own growth and development.

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 Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

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 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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