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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Direct support professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities to promote full citizenship and independence. They work collaboratively with families and community partners to enhance relationships and support the unique gifts of each individual.
Job details
The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts that include days, evenings, night-awakes, and weekends. Hours are dependent on the need to fill in on personal holidays, stat holidays, sick days, and any other vacancy, not to fill a permanent rotation in the schedule. Direct Support Professional employees build communities that value the contributions of people who experience developmental disabilities. They assist with activities of daily living, working collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships. Recognizing people’s right to self-determination, and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career. Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative [https://dscorecomp.com/] to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals. Why Should You Apply? * Flexible schedules and various locations * Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package * Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities * Competitive wages Requirements: * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check * Valid Sask. Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation * Satisfactory Driver's Abstract Preferred: * 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment) * Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field Next steps in our process: * Submit your resume and cover letter to: * A link will be sent to complete a short survey * Personal link to a video interview within 48hrs, references requested * Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with 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. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
What you’ll do
Direct support professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities to promote full citizenship and independence. They work collaboratively with families and community partners to enhance relationships and support the unique gifts of each individual.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's license, reliable transportation, and a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field such as developmental services or child and youth work.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- Training opportunities
Listed skills
- Collaboration · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- crisis management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Direct support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Collaboration
- Community engagement
- Self-determination advocacy
- Crisis management
- Documentation
- Advocacy
- Valid Driver's License
- Developmental Disabilities
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Higher Education
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
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
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