With over 3,000 employees, Christian Horizonsis a Christian organization thatserves people with Developmental Disabilities in over 300 locations throughout Ontario and Saskatchewan. Christian Horizons seeks competent employees who have the skills, experience and character needed to deliver effective supports to people with developmental disabilities. Our vision is the people with exceptional needs belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. – we serve the person with exceptional needs. Applications are currently being accepted for the following positions based out of Ottawa:

Direct Support Professional
FULL-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(40 Hours/week: includes days, evenings, & alternating weekends)
Ottawa, ON

FULL-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(35 Hours/week: includes days, evenings, & alternating weekends)
Ottawa, ON

PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(33 Hours/week: Includes rotating shifts & alternating weekends)
Ottawa, ON

PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(31 Hours/week: Includes mostly evenings & 3 weekends per month)
Orleans, ON

PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(14 Hours/week: Includes evening shifts & alternating weekends)
Orleans, ON

PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(25 Hours/week: Includes days, evenings & weekends)
Kars, ON

TWO (2) PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(24 Hours/week: Includes days, evenings & weekends)
Ottawa, ON

PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(12 Hours/week: Shifts primarily on alternating weekends)
Ottawa, ON

…….2

PART-TIME NIGHT AWAKE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

(30 Hours/week: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Overnights)

Ottawa, ON

(26 Hours/week: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Overnights)

Orleans, ON

CASUAL/ON-CALL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
( On call, hours vary)

Direct Support Professionals (Support Workers) assist persons with developmental disabilities to find a satisfying and purposeful place in their community by enhancing their quality of life and promoting personal growth. Direct Support Professionals foster community inclusion, assist with activities of daily living, promote the implementation of person-centered plans, and may also assist with aspects of personal care.

Requirements: Ideal candidates have education and experience in Developmental Services or a related field. A Developmental Service Worker diploma is a preferred qualification, as is First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications. Candidates are required to have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License. Computer literacy and a commitment to a respectful and person-centered approach are essential assets.

All persons may apply regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds. 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.

Application Deadline:August 12, 2016

Start Date: TBD

Applicants must apply ONLINE at:

For more information contact:

Recruitment and Employee Relations Specialist

c/o East District Office, Christian Horizons

1950 Merivale Rd, Unit #3

Ottawa, ON K2G5T5

(office) 613.225.5900 (fax) 613.225.5955

Email:

We thank all applicants; however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

Please visit our web site at

Closing Date: Aug 12, 2016 SSCS-MH