Casual/Relief Direct Support Professional SEIU 1- Peel CPS

Casual/Relief Support Position (Peel CPS)

Start Date: ASAP

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?

• 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
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
• Current/Valid G Driver's License
• Current NVCI and ability to utilise skills
• Current Fist Aid/CPR and ability to utilise skills
• Computer Skills: Windows, Word, Excel, Email, etc.
• Access to reliable transportation (some travel required)

Experience Required:

• Behaviour supports
• Medical supports
• Community Participation Supports /Day Program
• Supports to people interacting with the Criminal justice system
• Supports to people living with a dual diagnosis
• Supports to people who do not use words to communicate
• Supports to people living with different developmental, intellectual, physical and mental health diagnoses

Ability Required:

• Able to lift 20lbs
• Able to perform restraints if necessary

Preferred:

• Previous Developmental Services work experience. Previous experience at a CPS location is a bonus.
• At least 6 months relevant experience to this position preferred

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume and cover letter submitted
• References requested
• In person interviews at work location

Schedule: Day time shifts i.e. 9am-3pm to cover call-ins and back-fill shifts

Wage: The successful candidate for the position will be paid according to schedule A of the SEIU Peel/Halton Bargaining Unit. Collective Agreement currently $22.53 per hour.

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.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2026