Summer Internship Opportunities
Are you looking to have fun and gain hands on work experience this summer? If you are a college or university student who will be returning to school in September 2026 and are looking for experience in supporting people with disabilities, we have two paid summer internship positions open at our supported living program in Munster (Ottawa) and our Adult Day Services Program.
Your main duties will be supporting young adults with a variety of developmental and physical disabilities in a home setting or recreational setting. You will be integral in the day to day lives of our clients and developing their life skills while providing quality care. Help foster lifelong friendships and community connections.
The internship is from June 2026, until August 22nd, 2026, and has a guarantee of 35 hours per week with a rotation of: Sundays to Thursdays 2pm-10pm, or Tuesdays to Saturdays 2pm-10pm within the supported living program. Our Day Program would be Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am to 4pm.
Some of the duties are as follows:
- Support individuals with daily living as required including, but not limited to, personal care-including showering, toileting, care of personal items etc. and teaching basic skills such as meal preparation, nutrition, finances, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
- Participate, implement, and support all Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Protocols to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals.
- Facilitating fun and inclusive recreational and/or social activities.
Qualifications:
- Previous work experience or education program enrollment/completion an asset.
- Access to a vehicle an asset as some locations are NOT bus accessible.
- Must be returning to school in September 2026
- Must have current valid CPR/First Aid training
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
- Must be available to work shifts as described above.
- Access to a vehicle required for our Munster location as it is not accessible by public transit
WHY JOIN US?!
- Fun and challenging work environment – come and make a positive difference!
- Weekend shift premiums
- Learning and career advancement opportunities
Application Instructions: Please submit your cover letter and resume through Indeed with title: Summer Internship, stating why you are the ideal candidate for this position as well as preference for location and if you drive or bus.
Partners in Parenting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all candidates who have the qualifying experience, skills and abilities to apply.
Partners In Parenting welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
"Partners In Parenting is a culturally sensitive, community-based organization. Collectively, we are committed to providing socially inclusive residential and day service programs. By empowering our teams, we strive to provide high quality care in a learning environment."
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 11 weeks
Pay: $18.60-$20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
Application question(s):
- Are you returning to school in September 2026?
Experience:
- disability support: 1 year (preferred)
- assisting with personal hygiene: 1 year (preferred)
- autism: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Standard First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
