Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Beamsville

Calling all change-makers, advocates, innovators, and allies!

We value diversity and hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) from all backgrounds.

At Karis Disability Services, we value people, foster belonging, celebrate gifts and serve others.

TWO PART-TIME (16-34 hours/week) DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Beamsville, ON

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.

Watch this inspiring video capturing what it means to work for Karis Disability Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wPsgxzt4wQ

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 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
• Ontario G Driver's License

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.72-$27.75 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, and every other weekend?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person