Waverly Direct Support Professional Community Living

North Star Community Services; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Day, evening, and weekend shifts

Flexible scheduling

Meaningful, rewarding work

Job summary

North Star Community Services is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with disabilities live independently in their homes and communities. You will support daily living, community involvement, and personal goal achievement.

Opportunities include full-time and part-time roles with flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts, offering meaningful, rewarding work and strong scheduling options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs with assistance.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in their homes.
• Assist with community engagement and independence goals.
• Provide encouragement, skill-building, and companionship.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive environment.

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Community Living Specialist

Make a Difference. Empower Lives.

North Star Community Services is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. In this role, you'll support people with disabilities in their homes and communities, helping them stay engaged, build independence, and achieve their personal goals.

Why Join North Star?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Day, evening, and weekend shifts
• Flexible scheduling
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting individuals in daily living and community involvement

What You'll Do

• Support individuals with disabilities in their homes
• Assist with community engagement and independence goals
• Provide encouragement, skill-building, and companionship
• Help maintain a safe, supportive environment

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 75 lbs with assistance
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance

Current Open Shifts

• Sunday 9 pm - Monday 8:30 am
• -Mondays 2 pm- 5pm
• -Mondays 2pm- 6 pm
• -Thursdays 5- pm7pm
• -Fridays 2 pm - 5:30 pm
• Saturday 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn More

Watch this short video about the Direct Support Professional role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOj7weR2Jg

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.