Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist people with developmental disabilities in daily living, at home and in the community. This temporary, full-time role involves 38 hours per week with mornings and evenings and every other weekend.

Pay rate is $24.20–$28.31 per hour. Applications must be received by Nov. 22, 2026. We offer an Employee Assistance Plan, tuition reimbursement, career development opportunities, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or related post-secondary education.
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and community participation.
• Respect rights and promote independence and personal growth.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Empathy

Education

DSW/CYW education or related field

Job description

Temporary, Full Time,38 hours/week. with possible extension

Mornings and evenings and working every other weekend

Pay rate: $24.20-$28.31

Applications must be received by Nov.22,2026

Direct Support Professional(DSP)employeeswork 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 inthecommunity.Direct Support Professionals recognizepeople's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, andtheysupport people to learn skills for their own growth and development.

Why Should You Apply?

Flexible schedules and various locations

• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Preferred:

• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume and cover letter submitted
• Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
• Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager

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. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.