Direct Support Professional-Ottawa 7

Karis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities in Ottawa. The role involves helping with daily living in homes and communities, ensuring people can live fully in the community and exercise their rights to direct their life.

The position offers flexible schedules, a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career development and training.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3–6 months work experience with people who have developmental disabilities.
• Post-secondary education in a related field or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with developmental disabilities in daily living at home and in the community.
• Support people to learn skills for growth and development, enabling community participation.
• Respect people's rights to direct their life and preferences.

Skills

Work Experience (3-6 months)

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Ottawa 7- Permanent 16-Hours per week.
Working every Friday evening and 10 am to 8 PM every other weekend.
Salary range is $24.20 - $26.82
Applications must be received by October 2, 2026

Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees work 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 in the community. Direct Support Professionals recognize people's rights to direct their life, understanding that each person has unique gifts and needs, and they support 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

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.