DIRECT SUPPORT SKILLED
Direct Support Skilled (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 : August 29, 2026, 11:59PM//Includes alternate weekends //

Flex hours, shifts may include days, afternoons, night shifts and minimum 2 weekends a month //

Closing Date: July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM//

Full G-License Required

Experience with Behaviour Support Plans and providing Supported Independent living supports.

Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals.

https://dscorecomp.com/

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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.

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📌 Direct Support Professional - Temporary Full Time Position in a Supported Independent Living Program (Ontario)
🏢 Karis Disability Services
📍 Ontario