Karis Disability ServicesVerified Job Source

Casual Direct Support Professional

Waterloo, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$23 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives within their homes and communities. They support clients in learning new skills and ensure they can live fully integrated lives.

Job details

Applications must be submitted by October 12, 2026 @ 11:59PM. 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. Pay rate $22.99 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 (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 * 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 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

Requirements

Candidates must have a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and access to reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field.