Floater Direct Support Professional

A New Leaf Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $15.00/hour

Referral bonus $800

Weekend premium pay 1.5× hourly rate

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental, disability, × 

Life insurance options

Matching 403b

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

A float Direct Support Professional position with A New Leaf Inc. involves traveling between multiple homes to provide high-quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The role requires flexible 12-hour shifts and the ability to work on a full-time schedule with substantial time off potential. Applicant must be at least 18, have driving capability, maintain car insurance, and preferably know ASL.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to drive and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Must maintain car insurance coverage.
• ASL preferred.
• Pass a state and federal background check.
• Maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
• Physically able to bend, stoop, lift at least 40 pounds, and assist with transfers.
• Able to work with interruptions and manage diverse personalities.
• Able to communicate orally and read/write documentation.
• Follow policies of A New Leaf, Inc.
• Ensure safety of individuals served.
• Complete required trainings in required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily support including personal care and daily meal preparation.
• Assisting individuals served to promote independence and community integration.

Skills

Compassionate care

Travel between homes

Reliable transportation

ASL (preferred)

Job description

Floater 'Superimposed' Direct Support Professional - HTS

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated DSP to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of home settings. This is a floating DSP position, requiring the ability to travel between multiple homes while maintaining consistent hours and workdays. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to fostering independence and community integration.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in home‑health, HTS, and/or caregiving is required.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: Days: 7am‑7pm, 8am‑8pm, 9am‑9pm; Nights: 7pm‑7am, 8pm‑8am, 9pm‑9am
• Schedules: Sun/Mon/Tue and Thu/Fri/Sat
• 12‑hour work shifts allow for full‑time work and up to 16 days off per month. You can have more than half the year off, but still work full‑time, or we allow and encourage you to pick up additional shifts!

Primary Responsibilities

Providing daily support which includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal care
• Daily meal preparation

  Pay and Benefits

  • Hourly rate: $15.00/hour
  • Up to $800 referral bonus
  • Premium pay on weekends: 1.5× hourly rate
  • Three‑day and four‑day workweeks available
  • Paid time off
  • Health, vision, dental, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance options
  • Matching 403b
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Referral program

  Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to drive, have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
  • Must always have and maintain car insurance coverage
  • American Sign Language (ASL) – preferred
  • Must be able to pass a state and federal background check
  • Must maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles
  • Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, lifting at least 40 pounds, and the ability to lift, transfer, and position individuals served
  • Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, deal with diverse personalities during difficult/sometimes stressful situations and still complete job assignments
  • Must be able to communicate orally, both over the phone and face‑to‑face
  • Must be able to prepare and read written documentation as well as perform and understand basic mathematical functions
  • Must follow policy and procedures of A New Leaf, Inc.
  • Ensures all individuals served are safe in their environment and program participation
  • Must fulfill all training and in‑service requirements necessary to work with individuals served within the timeframe required by A New Leaf, Inc. and the State of Oklahoma

  About the Organization

  Since A New Leaf was founded in 1979, our mission has been to provide job training, life skills and residential services to elevate confident independence and self‑sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.