Direct Support Professional - Part-time (3 Months) Barhaven

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Barhaven-based part-time temporary Direct Support Professional role at Karis Disability Services offers 18 hours per week for three months, with rotating days, evenings and every other weekend in Barrhaven, at a pay rate of $24.20 to $28.31 per hour. DSPs support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities, helping them live fully while honoring their right to direct their own life and building skills for growth. Preferred qualifications include Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker or related post-secondary education. Hiring steps include resume and cover letter, a video recorded interview with references, and a realistic job preview at the location with the hiring manager. Tips: tailor your resume to show person centered supports, rights based practice and community engagement, demonstrate flexibility for rotating shifts, and come prepared with concrete examples and strong references. Karis values diversity and offers accommodations; visit the Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about core DSP competencies.

Temporary 3 months Part-time 18hour Direct Support Professional
Rotating between days, evenings and every other weekend.
Located in Barrhaven
Payrate : $24.20-$28.31
Position will remain open till filled
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.  

   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. 

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