Posted 2 months ago
Direct Support Professional - Float
@ Lambton County Developmental Services
Petrolia, Ontario
Overview
Lambton County Developmental Services is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional for a float position across its support locations in Lambton County. The role provides daily living support to people with developmental disabilities in homes and the community, covering holidays and leaves. Pay is $23.59 to $24.28 per hour based on experience, with a 40-hour week that may include days, afternoons, weekends or nights.
Pay:
$23.59–$24.28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support people with developmental disabilities in daily living activities
- Plan and oversee support with the person, team and family
- Create skill development opportunities toward personal goals
- Cover multiple support locations as a float
Requirements summary:
- Valid G or G2 licence and reliable vehicle
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Current First Aid/CPR and NVCPI certification
- Comfort with personal care and medical needs
- Experience with developmental disabilities is an asset
Source and dates
Source type not verified · prevue
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR, NVCPI |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Lambton County Developmental Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Are you a dynamic person? Are you looking to make a big impact?
This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS!
LCDS has been providing support to people with varying abilities for over 70 years! Our vision is Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders and our mission is to Empower People with Developmental Disabilities. We honour the dignity and uniqueness of each person through our core values of Care, Connection and Excellence.
What we are hiring for:
We are currently hiring a Full-Time Direct Support Professional for a float position across all of our support locations in Lambton County.
Direct Support Professionals make a difference in people's lives by providing support to people with developmental disabilities in all activities of daily living in their homes and the community and by fostering independence and personal growth. In conjunction with the person, their team and family/friends, Direct Support Professionals are responsible for planning and overseeing provision of support, along with creating skill development opportunities for people supported in aspiration to reach their life goals.
This float DSP position will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams and gain experience with varying support needs across different support locations.
We have locations in: Alvinston, Brigden, Corunna, Forest, Petrolia, Oil Springs, Watford and Wyoming.
What you will need:
- Valid "G or G2" class license and reliable vehicle
- Be willing to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR required
- Current certification in NVCPI or willing to obtain
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is an asset
- Be comfortable with providing personal care and attending to medical needs of individuals
- Knowledge and experience supporting people with mental health/illness
- Adaptable to varying complex support needs
Compensation and scheduling:
- $23.59 - $24.28 per hour based on experience
- Regular full-time 40 hours per week including days, afternoons, weekends or nights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Float position covering holidays and leaves of absence for multiple support locations
What we offer:
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Time
- Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Group Pension Plan with Employer Contribution Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Retail, Mobility and Entertainment Discounts
- Training and Development Opportunities
Application deadline: November 11, 2026 @ 4:00pm
About LCDS:
Lambton County Developmental Services started back in 1955 when a group of parents whose children with developmental disabilities came together while dreaming of a life without limitation for their loved ones. We focus on ability, respecting that each person's life and path are unique; one person at a time!
Visit our website at www.lcdspetrolia.ca
Learn more about core competencies for this position and behaviour-based interviewing: https://www.dscorecomp.com/behavior-based-interviews/
LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness in our organization and in our recruitment process. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders
Empowering People with Developmental Disabilities
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