Direct Support Professional

Sarnia, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$25–$29 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 34 hours per week

Job summary

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.

Job details

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 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 Requirements: * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check * Access to reliable transportation Preferred: * 12 Months Experience * Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field * Experience with working with Behaviour Support Plans and CPI techniques. 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 Permanent, part-time position, 16-34hrs weekly in our Lambton Community.// Hourly Wage: $24.69 - $28.88// Includes alternate weekends // Shifts may include days, afternoons, occasional night shifts and minimum 2 weekends a month // Closing Date: April 13,2025 at 11:59 PM// Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals. https://dscorecomp.com/ Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals.Home | DS Workforce Initiative [https://dscorecomp.com/] 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and access to reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include 12 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services or Child and Youth work.