Direct Support Professional-Permanent Full-time

Karis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Direct Support Professional for permanent full-time on-site work. The role involves rotating morning/evening shifts and every other weekend, with occasional night awake shifts. Pay ranges from $24.20 to $28.31 per hour, with applications accepted until Sept 2, 2026.

DSP employees support people with developmental disabilities in daily living, ensuring they can live fully in the community while respecting their rights and fostering growth.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months work experience in related field
• Post-secondary education in related field
• Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker credential or related education

Responsibilities

• Assist people with daily living in their homes and communities.
• Support people to exercise rights and pursue personal growth and development.

Skills

3-6 Months Work Experience

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Developmental Services Worker/Child and Youth Worker credentials

Job description

Direct Support Professional-Permanent Full-time

Job Category: Direct Support

Requisition Number: DIREC009667

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Ottawa area
Ottawa, ON, CAN

Description

This posting is for a permanent Full-time (40 hour), Direct Support Professional. It requires morning and evening shift work rotation and every other weekend with occasional Night awake shifts.
The pay range is $24.20-$28.31 per hour
We are accepting applications until September 2, 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.