Posted 12 days ago
Direct Support Professionals: Part-time
@ Lambton County Developmental Services
Petrolia, Ontario
Overview
Lambton County Developmental Services is hiring multiple part-time Direct Support Professionals across Lambton County. The work involves supporting people with developmental disabilities at home and in the community, with daily living tasks and skill development. Pay is $23.59 to $24.28 per hour, with a mix of day, afternoon and weekend shifts.
Pay:
$23.59–$24.28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support people with developmental disabilities at home and in the community
- Assist with meals, hygiene, medication and appointments
- Teach money management and housekeeping skills
- Facilitate skill development, independence and leisure activities
Requirements summary:
- Valid G or G2 licence and reliable vehicle
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- NVCPI certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with developmental disabilities is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR, NVCPI, Vulnerable Sector Police Check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Lambton County Developmental Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Are you looking to live your purpose and be an advocate for inclusion?
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 multiple part-time Direct Support Professionals for our locations across Lambton County. Direct Support Professionals make a difference in people's lives by:
- Providing support to people with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community
- Teaching and assisting with daily supports (ex. assistance with meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, appointments, housekeeping responsibilities and money management)
- Facilitating opportunities for individual skill development, independence, personal growth, cultivating relationships in their community and leisure activities as directed by the person
We provide supports in: Alvinston, Brigden, Corunna, Forest, Petrolia, Sarnia, Oil City, Oil Springs, Watford and Wyoming.
We are also accepting applications for one-to-one support through Passport.
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
Compensation and scheduling:
- $23.59 - $24.28 per hour based on experience
- Part-time - multiple rotations available
- Scheduled a mixture of days, afternoons, and weekends
- Opportunities to pick up additional hours
What we offer:
- Group Pension Plan with Employer Contribution Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Retail and Mobility Discounts
- Training and Development Opportunities
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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