toronto on direct support worker Jobs – 107 Openings This Week

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake
Reena —Thornhill, ON
- $25.41 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Living Standards Worker (2026-244-CC)
WoodGreen Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $52,670.76–$53,745.67 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Direct Support Professional - Part Time
Reena —Vaughan, ON
- $26.30 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Case Worker – Harm Reduction
YWCA Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $33.78 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Designated paid holidays
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Housing and Support Worker (Part-time - CH)
Jean Tweed Centre —Toronto, ON
- $24.59–$28.93 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Personal Support Worker Evenings & Weekends – Ongoing Recruitment (External)
West Neighbourhood House —Toronto, ON
- $20.51 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
Personal Support Worker – Ongoing Recruitment (External)
West Neighbourhood House —Toronto, ON
- $20.51 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
Contract Part Time Direct Support Professional - Supported Independent Living
Mary Centre —Woodbridge, ON
- From $23.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
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7h
Housing and Support Worker (FT)
Jean Tweed Centre —Toronto, ON
- $24.59–$28.93 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Direct Support Professional
Cedar Heights Residential Living —Markham, ON
- $23–$26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Cooking
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Tendercare
Extendicare —Scarborough, ON
- Part-time
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TPYS Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-234-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $24.54 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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JS-U26-48 Youth Worker
Springboard —Toronto, ON
- $57,630 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Unregulated Care Provider (UCP)
Verve Senior Living —North York, ON
- $19.35–$21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Community Child Worker
Child Development Institute —Toronto, ON
- $69,083 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Transitional Housing Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch —Toronto, ON
- $54,943–$60,203 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Disability insurance
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Social Worker - Temp Part time - M Kid Fit Program
Trillium Health Partners —Mississauga, ON
- $46.01–$59.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
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Peer Support Coordinator
Jean Tweed Centre —Etobicoke, ON
- $60,000–$65,000 a year
- Contract
- Communication skills
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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time (PT) - Bayview
Extendicare —Toronto, ON
- Part-time
- English
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Case Manager - Justice Access & Support System Navigator
Jean Tweed Centre —Toronto, ON
- $29.70–$34.75 an hour
- Contract
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake

Reena -
Thornhill, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$25.41 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Communication skills
AED Certification

Full job description

Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to support individuals with developmental disabilities to live in a state of dignity, to share in all elements of living in the community and to provide the opportunity to participate fully. These supports shall be provided in a manner that promotes the care, welfare, safety and security of the supported individuals.

The Overnight Awake DSP follows and implements Individual Support Plans during the individuals waking hours, and deals with any nighttime issues with reference to the plans in place. This roll is in line with Reena’s philosophy of community integration, mandate and mission and living within a Judaic framework, and will adhere to the Reena’s policies and procedures at all times.

Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

General

Provides support and education to individuals in all areas of faith, health, safety, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, medical needs
Implements the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the individual and their team; assists the individual to attain the goals as stated in their ISP
Delegates routine tasks to others where appropriate
Discusses necessary information with the Direct Support Supervisor and co-workers at the beginning and conclusion of scheduled shifts as well as maintains communication and cooperates with team members during shifts and at team meetings.
Provides supports based on the person’s needs and desires as per Individual Support Plan.
Housekeeping and maintenance, as per direction of the Direct Support Supervisor.
Crisis management during night time.
Enhances self-determination through:

imparting full information and options available;

support to follow through on personal decisions;

providing information on personal rights, how to exercise rights and the resulting responsibilities and;

providing information on health related matters;

Encourages personal growth and learning from life’s experiences and opportunities.
Enhances public awareness through respectful and dignified interactions.
Ensures human rights are upheld.
Presents as a positive and professional role model to individuals.
Educates persons with a developmental disability regarding their responsibilities in maintaining respect.
Maintains individuals’ confidentiality.
Develops supports by determining and prioritizing needs and ensures that guidelines are developed and followed through.
Takes personal responsibility for resolving service issues.
Responds to problems promptly

Life Skills Development

Provides assistance to individuals during the night and early morning routines.
Identifies areas of need and provides assistance accordingly with all aspects of daily living skills as per the do-with model.
Identifies areas of need and provides assistance accordingly with all aspects of interpersonal and social skills as per the do-with model.
For all life skills, ongoing evaluation, monitoring and assessment of the individuals’ skill levels; and adjustment of manner of support to suit learning/communication styles and goals.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication Development

Supports individual to increase his or her ability to understand and express wants and needs; accesses services and supports to enhance communication abilities.
Adjusts expressive language to suit the communication needs of the individual.
Promotes family involvement by ongoing communication with family members and significant others.
Maintains ongoing communication between the individuals’ day, recreational, respite and/or vocational programs, employers and residential staff members.

Shifts Available*

Four (4) shifts between 11:00PM to 9:00AM / Weekday and/or Weekend Shifts
shifts are subject to change due to operational needs

Qualifications

Certified as one of the following Disability Support Worker (DSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Social Services Worker (SSW), Social Worker (SW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in the field of Social Services required.
A valid Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C certificate required.
Ability to work with developmentally disabled individuals with complex mental health issues, and responsive behaviours, previous experience is an asset.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative, plan ahead, find creative solutions to individual needs and manage caseload.
Knowledge and/or experience in planning and implementing appropriate activities.

Please note all interested candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

About Reena

Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values.

Reena was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities as a practical alternative to institutions. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and since that time has grown to provide support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Reena offers a variety of services including: residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy and advocacy.

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