Direct Support Professional

6 months ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada Christian Horizons (CA) Full time

Calling all change-makers, advocates, innovators, and allies
- **We value diversity and hire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) from all backgrounds.**_

At Christian Horizons, we value people, foster belonging, respect gifts and serve others.

**PART-TIME (16-34 hrs/week) & FULL-TIME (35-40 hrs/week)**
**DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS**
**Kitchener-Waterloo, ON**

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**:_
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
- Ontario G Driver's License
- **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**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6-12 months
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

**Salary**: $23.49-$27.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
Application question(s):

- Are you willing to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, and every other weekend?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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