CONTRACT Direct Support Qualified – Supported Independent Living (Job ID: 2683041)
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Successful candidates will provide a range of supports and services to adults with a developmental disability in the areas of community participation, life skill development, activities of daily living, health and wellness, as well as transportation.

A community where everyone belongs and meaningfully contributes.

Paid on-the-job training

Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents

Discounted rates on home and auto insurance

Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

Promoting people's skills and abilities

Providing opportunities and education for growth and development

Honouring personal choice and informed decision‑making

Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible.

Providing respectful and supportive personal care

Providing lifts and transfers as necessary

Requirements

College diploma (2 years), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship Certificate, and/or University degree in Human Services

Minimum one year direct experience

A comprehensive understanding and demonstration of Core Competencies and person directed support and planning concepts

Ability to implement positive approaches for any demeanor,



work as an integral part of the team, and be an effective interpersonal communicator

You must believe in an inclusive community, fostering independence, and advocating for others to have their own voice

Able to provide physical (e.g., lifting, transfers) and behavioural intervention skills

Able to demonstrate initiative, resilience, collaboration, creative problem‑solving, and decision‑making

A valid G or G2 driver's licence, current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential

Core Competencies

Advocacy

Building Relationships

Championing Change and Innovation

Facilitating Growth and Development

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Resilience

Resource Management

Strategic Thinking

Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (some flexibility required)
Start Date : September 8, 2026
End Date : July 2, 2026
Rate of Pay : $25.38 - 28.20

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job ID: 2683041

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language.

We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants 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.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 CONTRACT Direct Support Professional - Supported Independent Living (Job ID: 2683041) (Ontario)
🏢 KW Habilitation
📍 Ontario