Developmental Services Worker
6 months ago
Calling all change-makers, advocates, innovators, and allies
- **We value diversity and hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) from all backgrounds.**_
At Karis Disability Services, we value people, foster belonging, respect gifts and serve others.
**We are hiring for the following positions**:
**FULL- TIME/ PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL**
16-35hours/week: shifts consist of a rotation of days, evenings & alternating weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
**For our Community Residential Homes (Kingston, ON)**
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.
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**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**:_
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
- **Our Hiring Process**:_
- Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
- Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
**Salary**: $23.72-$27.75 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- With training, would you be comfortable assisting people in areas of personal care?
**Education**:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
**Experience**:
- developmental services: 1 year (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- full class driver's license (ex. ON class G or QC class 5) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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