Job detail

Seasonal Direct Support Professional- Canada Summer Jobs- Ottawa

Karis Disability Services

#Community Support #Accessibility #Social Services #Developmental Disabilities #AODA #Canada Summer Jobs #Child and Youth Worker #Person-centered care

Quick overview

Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives within their homes and communities. They support clients in learning new skills and ensure they can live fully and independently in the community.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old and hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status. Preferred qualifications include education in Developmental Services, Child and Youth work, or a related field.

professional certificateAdvocacyPerson-centered careSkill developmentCommunity integrationDaily living assistanceDevelopmental support

Job description

Seasonal Part- time Position- for approximately 12-16 weeks, 2 positions Approximate Hours per week is 24- 32 hours Pay rate $21.59 CAD per Hour Posting closes on June 09 ,2026 Hiring for this position is subject to the Canada Summer Job Program funding.

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?

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

Requirements: of the Canada Summer Jobs Program for this position:

Requirements

of the Canada Summer Jobs Program for this position:
The candidate will work 24- 32 hours a week for approximately 12-16 weeks;
Be between the ages of 18-30 years at the start of employment;
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

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 Initiative [https://dscorecomp.com/] to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals.