Direct Support Professional - Temporary Full Time Position in a Supported Independent Living Program

London, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$25–$29 / hour

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

Job summary

The Direct Support Professional assists adults with developmental disabilities in their daily lives to foster independence within the community. Responsibilities include implementing behaviour support plans, teaching daily living skills, and collaborating with external professionals.

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. * Experience supporting people living within a Supported Independent Living model. 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 Direct Support Professional in London Programs Supported Independent Living temporary until May 7, 2027// Temporary Full-time 40 hours per week// Rotate days and afternoons// Alternate weekends// Provides personalized support to adults who live independently in the community. By helping them develop the skills and support needed to live as independently as possible.// Experience with Developing daily living skills// Experience with Dual Diagnosis supports// Experience with working with external professionals// Experience with working with the homeless and those involved in the legal / justice system// Full G Driver's license and use of vehicle required// Wage : $25.18/hr - $ 29.46/hr Closing Date: Oct. 18th, 2026, at 11:59 PM// Full G-License Required// 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 full G driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check. Preferred qualifications include 12 months of experience and post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services or Child and Youth work.