Direct Support Professional - Full time - Community Flex

Muskoka Lakes, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$25–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 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 and independently.

Job details

Permanent, part-time position Includes alternate weekends and morning & evening shifts Hourly rate: $25.18 -27.91 Applications must be received by 30 OCT 2026 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 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

Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services or Child and Youth work. Applicants must be available for morning, evening, and alternate weekend shifts.