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Temp Part-time Direct Support Professional

St. Catharines, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 30, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 26 hours per week

Job summary

Support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, assisting with daily life and helping them participate fully in the community. Respect each person's rights, gifts, and needs while supporting their personal growth and development through skill-building.

Job details

Temporary, Part-time Direct Support Professional Includes alternate weekends, 8-12 hour shifts. 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 Application deadline is October 5, 2026 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The posting prefers a Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker qualification, or post-secondary education in a related field. It does not specify a mandatory qualification or prior experience requirement.