Direct Support Professional - 24-Hour Permanent Part-Time

Karis Disability Services • Ottawa, ON

9d • CA$24 - CA$28

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides critical services to the people supported by Karis Disability Services and works to ensure that people belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. The Direct Support Professional seeks to enhance relationships, promote citizenship, value people’s gifts, recognize self-determination, encourage growth and development, and recognize the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each person’s intrinsic value. They assist with activities of daily living and promote life development as outlined in person-centered plans. This is done through collaboration with their team, families, advocates, friends, and community partners. The Direct Support Professional completes administrative duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. The Direct Support Professional helps build communities of belonging in accordance to the core Values of Karis Disability Services: Valuing People, Fostering Belonging, Serving Others and Respecting Gifts. They respect and uphold the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in their dealings with persons supported, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders. Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of our 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 accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience with behavior intervention.

Nice To Haves

• Full G driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides critical services to the people supported by Karis Disability Services.
• Ensures that people belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected.
• Enhances relationships, promotes citizenship, values people’s gifts, recognizes self-determination, encourages growth and development, and recognizes the need for holistic supports.
• Assists with activities of daily living and promotes life development as outlined in person-centered plans.
• Collaborates with their team, families, advocates, friends, and community partners.
• Completes administrative duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Helps build communities of belonging in accordance to the core Values of Karis Disability Services.
• Respects and upholds the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in their dealings with persons supported, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed