Direct Support Professional - Orleans

Permanent Part-time - 24 hrs per week. Shifts are 8 hours in length with a mix of day, evening and alternating weekends. The pay range for this position is 24.20-28.31. Applications must be received by August 14, 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.

Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives to ensure they can live fully within their communities. They support clients in learning new skills for personal growth while respecting their rights to direct their own lives.

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

• Employee Assistance Plan • Comprehensive benefits package • Tuition reimbursement • Career development • Training opportunities

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• Developmental support
• Community integration
• Skill development
• Personal care assistance
• Advocacy
• Interpersonal communication

• Social Services
• Healthcare

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week