Waterloo Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation Now Hiring Full Time. No Weekends

North Star Community Services; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Community Services seeks a Day Habilitation DSP to guide and support individuals with disabilities in developing life skills, hobbies, and community engagement. The role focuses on leading structured group and individual activities, coordinating community outings, and providing transportation to appointments while ensuring safety.

Daily progress notes and documentation of goals, behaviors, and health tracking are required, with a commitment to respectful, person-centered support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Reliability, empathy, and ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants during community events, volunteer opportunities, and educational activities.
• Safely transport participants to activities and appointments.
• Promote inclusion and help participants build meaningful friendships.
• Provide assistance with daily living tasks and activity participation.
• Complete daily electronic documentation of goals, behaviors, and health data.

Skills

Reliable

Empathy

Problem solving

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Community Integration & 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.

Skill Building & Person-Centered Support

• 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.

Health, Safety & Documentation

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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 Demands & Environment

• 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.