Waterloo Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation . No Weekends

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding position with great daytime hours? As a Day Habilitation DSP
, you will guide and support individuals with disabilities in developing life skills, exploring hobbies, and engaging with their local community.

Instead of traditional residential care, your focus will be on leading structured group and individual activities that promote independence, choice, and social connections.

Your day will be split between our program facility and exciting community outings.

• Social Connections: Support individuals during community events, volunteer opportunities, recreational trips, and educational activities.
• Transportation: Safely drive agency vehicles to transport participants to and from community activities and appointments.
• Inclusion: Promote opportunities for individuals to build meaningful friendships and active community connections.

• Goal Achievement: Follow individualized service plans to help participants build independent living, social, and communication skills.
• Active Engagement: Lead and participate in daily activities like arts and crafts, fitness, life-skills cooking, and group discussions.
• Daily Assistance: Provide respectful assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and lunchtime meal preparation as needed.

• Supervision: Maintain close supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Medication: Assist with medication administration within your trained scope and regulations.
• Reporting: Complete accurate, daily electronic documentation regarding goals met, behaviors, and health tracking.

• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• License: Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record (required for community transportation).
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Reliable, punctuality, empathy, problem solving and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and actively participating in recreational movements.
• Mobility Support: Ability to safely lift, transfer, or assist individuals with physical mobility needs.
• Setting: Works split between a vibrant day program facility and various public community settings.

North Star Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for this position will be required will have completed a criminal conviction history and dependent abuse registry check and reviewed prior to confirmation of an offer of employment.