Job Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Work Hours: Full Time
12-hour shifts - 7 out of every 14 days, with every other weekend off
Wage: $24.08/hour
Anticipated Start Date: July 24, 2025
Location: Collingwood, ON
Direct Support Professional
Are you looking for meaningful work to live your passion for making a difference? Do you enjoy being active, teaching new skills, and supporting others to live full lives in their communities? At E3 Community Services, we go beyond compliance to commitment to support persons with disabilities live full and meaningful lives.
We are looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team!
Position Overview
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for supporting individuals with varying behavioural and neurodivergent needs and/ or high medical need individuals. This role implements and encourage appropriate routines, behavioural programming, provides personal care support and promotes independence, self-regulation, and community engagement through trauma-informed and person-directed approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized person-directed support to people with diverse needs by implementing appropriate interventions, evidence-informed strategies, and tailored programming. In some cases this may include supporting medically fragile persons, including delegated controlled acts and medication administration
Use lifts and mobility devices safely and appropriately
Provide personal care, hygiene assistance, and support with ADLs
Work collaboratively with health care teams, families, and peers
Promote belonging through meaningful home and community participation
Submit expenses via Concur and complete daily documentation
Respond appropriately to behavioural escalations and crisis situations
Participate in daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
Administer medications as required
Encourage involvement in meaningful community activities and relationships
Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals (for example, behaviour therapists)
Update daily notes using company software such as ShareVision
Monitor email and other communications to ensure awareness
Proactive problem solving
Document daily support and progress per QAM and MCCSS guidelines
Book and attend medical or other appointments, coordinate vehicle use
Complete administrative tasks, including expenses (Concur) and notes
Adhere to compliance under OHSA, AODA, and the Ontario Human Rights Code
Qualifications: What we are looking for
Human Services diploma (DSW, SSW, PSW) or equivalent experience is an asset
Demonstrated ability to support vulnerable individuals with compassion and respect
Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to supporting individuals with varying behavioural and neurodivergent needs
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience managing crisis situations
Strong computer, time management, and communication skills
Ability to navigate multiple, sometimes competing priorities
Attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to follow direction
Ability to think critically and problem solve
Willingness to contribute positively to workplace culture and team collaboration
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence and reliable transportation
Physical ability to support individuals and use mechanical lifts as required
What we offer
Three (3) weeks of vacation
Paid personal and float time
Comprehensive extended health, dental, life, and accident insurance
RRSP Matching Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing paid training in Emergency First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, trauma-informed care, and more
A supportive work culture with opportunities to grow!
Employer: E3 Community Services
How to Apply: Please apply online at https://e3.ca/career-opportunities/direct-support-provider/
Date Posted: July 2, 2025 Posting Expires: August 1, 2025
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