Direct Support Professional-Ottawa 7

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 peoples 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

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.

Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiativeto learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority