Casual Direct Support Professional- Kingston

Kingston, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$23 / hour

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

Job summary

The Direct Support Professional provides critical support to individuals by assisting with activities of daily living and implementing person-centered plans. They collaborate with families, advocates, and community partners to foster belonging and promote the individual's growth and self-determination.

Job details

This casual position provides call-in or back-fill support to locations. Compensation is $23.03/hour Posting closes October 21, 2026 The Casual Direct Support Professional provides critical services to the people supported by Karis Disability Services and works to ensure that people belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. The Casual Direct Support Professional seeks to promote Karis Disability Services' Service Principles by enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, valuing people’s gifts, recognizing self-determination, encouraging growth and development, and recognizing the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each person’s intrinsic value. They assist with activities of daily living and promotes life development as outlined in person centered plans. This is done through collaboration with their team, families, advocates, friends, and community partners. The Casual Direct Support Professional completes administrative duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. The Casual Direct Support Professional helps build communities of belonging in accordance to the core Values of Karis Disability Services; Valuing People, Fostering Belonging, Serving Others and Respecting Gifts. They respect and upholds the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in their dealings with persons supported, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders. Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of our 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 accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative [https://dscorecomp.com/] to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates are expected to uphold the values of Karis Disability Services, including respect, integrity, and the promotion of community belonging. While specific formal education is not explicitly listed, applicants should be prepared to engage with core competencies related to direct support work.