LOCATION: Waterloo, ON

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.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.

Perks

- Developmental Service Worker Apprenticeship Program Sponsor
- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid career development opportunities
- 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 :

- Post-secondary education related to Human Services, completed or on-going
- Ability to implement positive behaviour 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; 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
- A comfort level with intimate personal care and skills in providing direct personal care and positive behavioural support
- Current Emergency First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential; additional training is provided by KW Habilitation.
- Access to a personal vehicle to transport to the location is required for this position.

Core Competencies

- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Championing Change and Innovation
- Facilitating Growth and Development
- Inclusive Leadership
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Resilience
- Resource Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Schedule : Monday-Friday, weekly rotation (2pm-10pm and 4pm-12am) Start Date : March 6, 2026 End Date : June 6, 2026 with possibility of extension Rate of Pay : $21.41 - $23.79

Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by February 27, 2026.

To apply, please visit our Job Application page

Please address the cover letter to the location Manager: ATTN: Dani Purves - Manager of Inclusive Living

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

Job ID: 2622713

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

📌 Contract Direct Support Worker (Waterloo)
🏢 KW Habilitation
📍 Waterloo