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.
Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.
Paid on-the-job training
Extended health care coverage, Registered Pension Plan, and optional RRSP
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
Robust commitment to person directed support and the vision of KW Habilitation
Providing respectful and supportive personal care
Providing lifts and transfers as necessary.
Requirements Post-secondary education related to Human Services, completed or on-going.
Ability to implement positive behavior approaches, work as an integral part of the team, and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving, decision-making, initiative, resilience, and collaboration.




Commitment to providing person directed support and must believe in an inclusive community, fostering independence, and advocating for others to have their own voice.
Experience working / volunteering with people who have a developmental disability.
The successful candidate will have strong organizational, housekeeping/cleaning, and communication skills. Knowledge of KWH administration procedures is an asset.
A comfort level with intimate personal care and skills in providing direct personal care and positive behavioral support.
Current Emergency First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential. Additional training is provided by KW Habilitation.
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 : Two-week rotation, Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm and 1pm-9pm
Rate of Pay : $45,864.00 to $50,960 annually
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by September 7, 2026.
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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📌 FULL-TIME Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 269786) (Ontario)
🏢 KW Habilitation
📍 Ontario