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Casual Direct Support Professional

Provide daily life assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities within their homes and communities. Support clients in learning new skills and exercising their rights to live fully and independently.

  • On-site
  • Peterborough, ON
  • Posted Jul 21, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

This is a permanent casual position in Peterborough, ON, which includes days, evenings, weekends and overnight shifts. The rate of pay is $22.99/hr. Full G license required. We are accepting applications until August 10, 2026. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 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 Requirements: * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check * Access to reliable transportation Preferred: * 3-6 Months Experience * 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 * Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager Learn more about our Core Competencies here: https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/ [https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/] 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.

What you’ll do

Provide daily life assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities within their homes and communities. Support clients in learning new skills and exercising their rights to live fully and independently.

Requirements

Candidates must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and have access to reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of experience or post-secondary education in developmental services or child and youth work.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Reimbursement • Career Development • Training Opportunities

Listed skills

  • Clinical carePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Direct Support
  • Community Integration
  • Developmental Disability Support
  • Skill Development
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Employee Assistance Programs

Job areas

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Home Health Aide
  • Home-based Personal Care Workers
  • Home Health Aides
  • Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week