Direct Support Professional- Part-Time Flex position- Various Programs

Karis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in the Ottawa area is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a permanent, part-time flex position across multiple programs. The role involves supporting people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, with shifts that range across days, evenings and alternating weekends.

Wage range is $24.20-28.31 per hour. Applicants should have Preferred credentials such as Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker, or related post-secondary

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts across days, evenings and alternating weekends.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to support people in daily life within homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist people in daily life to live fully in their communities.
• Support people to exercise rights and growth through learning daily skills.
• Work with clients and teams to ensure safe, respectful living environments.

Skills

Direct Support

Community Living

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Direct Support Professional- Part-Time Flex position- Various Programs

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: DIREC003338

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Ottawa area
Ottawa, ON, CAN

Description

Permanent, Part-Time Flex position (16-34) hours a week. Shifts very between days, evenings and alternating weekends. Maybe scheduled for the occasional overnight if needed. This includes weekends. Flex will be working in a pool of three programs. Wage range: $24.20-28.31

Applications must be received by October 7, 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.