Karis Disability Services·Ottawa, Ontario
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives to ensure they can live fully within their communities. They support clients in learning new skills for personal growth while respecting their rights to direct their own lives.
Permanent Part-time - 24 hrs per week. Shifts are 8 hours in length with a mix of day, evening and alternating weekends. The pay range for this position is 24.20-28.31. Applications must be received by August 14, 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?
• 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.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field such as Developmental Services, Child and Youth work. Applicants must be available for a mix of day, evening, and alternating weekend shifts.
Market context
In Ontario, OTA/PTA roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in rehabilitation, long-term care, and community settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can show hands-on patient support experience, reliable transportation, and current screening documents; this role also notes a Certificate or Diploma in an OTA/PTA program, a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a vulnerable sector police check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.