For more than 50 years, KW Habilitation has been helping people in our community live a good life. We provide a wide range of individualized services all focused on the firm belief that our community can and should be a place where everyone belongs and participates.
Our work is guided by our Vision Statement: “A community where everyone belongs and participates” and by our Mission Statement: “Together with our community, KW Habilitation inspires abilities to enrich the lives of children, youth, adults and families”.
Job Vacancies
Our job vacancies are posted below. To be considered for any of the employment opportunities listed please click on a posting below and fill out the application form on the individual posting page.
FAQ
Have questions? No worries, we have answers. Here are some of the commonly asked questions we get about working with us at KW Hab. If you dont see your question below, please reach out to us.
KW Habilitation’s vision is ‘a community where everyone belongs and participates’. We live this vision every day and that includes the way we work as a team! We do a lot to engage and support our team in their personal and professional well-being.
A few things to note:
- We believe strongly in continuous learning and offer paid training, regular professional development opportunities and opportunities for advancement within our organization.
- We believe in open communication and provide opportunities for our team members to provide feedback and ask questions directly to our Leadership team.
- We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Team members sit on our Equity Council which uses an intersectional lens to promote and support equity, diversity, and inclusion at KW Habilitation in a consultative and collaborative way.
- We are employer partners of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion which gives team members access to some amazing training and learning opportunities.
We provide all team members with access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) which gives people access to a range of health and wellness resources. - Providing mental health supports for our team members is extremely important. KW Hab invests in several different things that focus on the mental health of its team.
- We have a committee dedicated to staff appreciation and staff development. They put on some pretty amazing events.
- We share our gratitude with each other. We know gratitude goes a long way in building a positive culture and we believe in the science that says that gratitude inspires people to be nicer, more helpful, and happier.
There are different types of jobs at KW Habilitation, with varying schedules depending on the position. For example, a Resource Consultant working in our Early Learning department can expect to work Monday – Friday for approximately 8 hours/day. Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) who provide “in-home” support can expect to work different schedules that reflect our 24/7 services. These schedules are generally 8 hour shifts that can include a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts depending on the position/location. KW Habilitation also hires full-time and part-time employees to work overnight shifts.
Some of our current employees said:
- “In general, the most challenging part of the job is learning the paperwork and documentation. There’s a lot to keep track of as a Direct Support Professional, and keeping it organized can be tough.”
- “Working overnight shifts is challenging. It can feel a bit isolated, so you have to make sure to communicate with your team members who work in the daytime hours”
- “The most challenging part of my role as a Direct Support Professional with KW Habilitation would be trying to make the dreams of the people I support come true.”
Part-time staff are paid vacation time on each hour worked, each pay
Full time staff follow this vacation schedule.
Time working at KW Hab | Paid time off |
6 months | 1 week |
1 year | 2 weeks |
2 years | 3 weeks |
7 years | 4 weeks |
15 years | 5 weeks |
20 years | 6 weeks |
Yes of course! If you’re not a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’re welcome to apply for any of our part time positions. We ask that you have some experience in Human Services. Our preferred education for our DSP team members is the Developmental Service Worker diploma.
KW Habilitation also has a partnership with Fanshawe College and their Developmental Service Worker Apprenticeship program which allows you to work full time while going to school.
KW Habilitation is pleased to offer extended health and dental benefits for full time employees. Employees DO NOT pay premiumsfor this plan! We also have a highly rated full pension plan with 3% employer and employee contributions available to qualified team members.
In addition, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) is available to ALL employees and we also offer accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, short term and long-term disability workplace injury insurance etc.
Sick days are covered for full-time employees after 3 months of successful employment at KW Habilitation and while we don’t have a specific number of sick days, we work with employees when they’re sick to determine if they need additional accommodations. KW Habilitation offers both short-term and long-term disability for our full-time employees.
All new hires at KW Habilitation are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
A positive experience is seeing someone happy because a repair or an upgrade made their day easier. It’s a great reminder of why the work matters.
KW Hab is a great place to work because it’s a solid team where everyone actually cares about the community. It’s a supportive atmosphere where you feel like a person, not just a number on a payroll.
I love fostering the independence of the people that I support, which enables them to participate and contribute meaningfully in their community – and most importantly, to live high-quality lives they want to live!
The learning we get every day at work is a new experience, even after 3 years in the organization. It’s fruitful to help people supported do what the rest of us can do, and the small tasks they do are proud moments for them.
In previous roles, I had the opportunity to plan outings and events and support people while getting out into the community. Some of the best days at work were spent laughing together, exploring new places, and seeing the confidence people gained just by being included in their community. Those moments showed me how powerful belonging and inclusion truly are. In my current role, I support people who are very independent, and they’ve taught me something incredibly important – sometimes the best support we can give is knowing when to step back and let someone lead their own life. Watching people make their own choices and take pride in their independence is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
Working at KW Habilitation has shaped me not just as a support worker, but as a person. The people we support inspire me every single day, and I’m proud to be part of a community where everyone is accepted, valued, and encouraged to live the life they choose. At the end of the day, the people we support may not realize it, but they are the ones who make us better humans.
Seeing someone try something new, develop a skill, or take steps toward employment or greater independence is truly amazing. I love watching people grow over time – when someone who was once unsure of themselves begins speaking up about what they want and taking ownership of their goals. Being able to support that kind of growth is what makes the work so impactful.
One thing that really stands out is the open-door culture. I can walk into a supervisor or manager’s office anytime — whether I have a question, need guidance, or just need to talk through a tough day.
After almost 20 years in early education, that kind of support is rare and so refreshing.
KW Hab is a great place to work because leadership truly cares. There’s understanding, flexibility (especially for parents!), and a real focus on staff well-being. It makes you feel valued — not just as an employee, but as a person.
KW Habilitation is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodations and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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