What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at North Star Community Services, Waterloo IA?
North Star Community Services provides quality services and a fun and positive environment and experience for the people we serve and our employees!
The Day Habilitation Program is currently seeking a Day Habilitation Specialist to supervise leisure activities with persons with disabilities in the Waterloo Center.
Responsibilities include:
- providing support to persons served
- assisting with accommodations
- developing community activities
- working on planned goals and objectives
- documenting services provided
Qualifications and Required Training:
- Applicants must be physically able to assist persons served as needed
- High School Diploma or GED
- Training or experience working with people with disabilities
- Meet requirements for driving record and background checks
NOTE: This position requires physical abilities that include one or more of the following (this is not a comprehensive list): pushing or pulling persons in wheelchairs, transferring persons weighing at least 100 pounds to and from wheelchairs with another staff person, lifting 25 pounds, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling motions, physical interventions.
This is a 40-hour position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Supervised by: Day Habilitation Services Program Manager
Applications are accepted at 3420 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, until positions are filled. For more information about North Star Community Services, visit us on the web at www.northstarcs.org EEO/AA
