Direct Support Professional- Orleans, Ottawa

Karis Disability Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in the Ottawa area. This full-time, on-site role involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities, with morning/evening shifts and occasional night awake duties.

The position offers a 35-hour weekly schedule, a temporary contract through November 2027, and benefits such as an Employee Assistance Plan, tuition reimbursement, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• 3–6 months work experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist people in daily life to live independently in their homes and communities.
• Support people to learn skills for growth and development.
• Respect people's rights and preferences in choosing their life directions.

Skills

Flexible schedules

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: DIREC009927

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Ottawa area
Ottawa, ON, CAN

Description

Orleans Ottawa, Direct Support Professional. Full-time (35 hours weekly), Temporary (until approximately November 2027). Morning and evening shift work rotation and every other weekend with occasional Night awake shifts.
Salary range is $24.20 - $26.82.
This job posting is open until October 18, 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
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities.
• Competitive wages

Preferred:

• 3-6 Months Work Experience
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

Next steps in our 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 and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.