Direct Support Professional UFCW Toronto CPS Temporary Full-Time

Toronto Community Participation Supports - North York ON (Finch & Islington Locations) Temporary 6 months Full-Time position 40 hrs/wk
Includes Weekdays Evenings and Weekends. (Mon - 8am-4pm Tue - 8am-4pm Wed - 8am-4pm Thur - 8am-4pm Fri - 8am-4pm Saturday - 8:30am-4:30pm) - Be Flexible as per needs of Programs and as per Seasonal Programming

Valid FULL G drivers license Required

Hourly Rate: $25.05 - 29.30

Opportunity closing date: September 1 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Skills Required:

• DSW or CYS Diploma
• Current/Valid G Drivers License
• Computer Skills: Windows Word Excel Email etc.

Experience Required:

• Behaviour supports
• Medical supports
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports
• Community Participation Supports (CPS)
• Employment and Volunteer supports
• Supports to people who have a dual diagnosis
• Supports to people who dont use words to communicate
• Supports to people who experience Autism
• Supports to people who experience FASD

Ability Required:

• Current NVCI
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Able to lift 25 lbs
• Able to perform restraints
• Able to perform CPR
• Able to provide personal care which may include lifting bending and/or twisting

The successful candidate will be selected based on Article 13.03 of the UFCW Toronto-York Bargaining Unit Collective Agreement.

The ideal candidate will have the following assets:

• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to research create and facilitate meaningful community activities build curriculum and lesson outlines
• Creativity planning organization
• Strong time management skills
• Person Directed Program Planning
• Community Connections - building partnerships
• Great customer service skills
• Understanding of Passport
• Ability to work at any community location/venue

The schedule line for this position is listed below:

(M -8am -4pm T - OFF W - 8am-4pm Th - 8am-4pm F - 8am-4pm Saturday - 8:30am-4:30pm) - every other week as per the SEASON

(Please note that schedules are flexible and subject to change due to seasonal programs)

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of our 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 accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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