Role: Community Living Direct Support ProfessionalLocation: Mason City, IA areaType: Part-time with variable hours Training Provided Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Plans: Provide training and support based on person-centered plans.Daily Assistance: Help with personal care, problem-solving, and tasks at home or in the community.Community Integration: Provide transportation, dispense medications, and assist with appointments and socialization.RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or GED.Experience: One year of experience working with people with disabilities.Physical Demands: Ability to transfer individuals over 100 pounds or push/pull wheelchairs ork a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extended hoursQualifications and Required Training:High School Diploma or GEDOne year of experience working with people with disabilitiesPossess a valid driver's license and meet agency driving record requirementsMedication Manager CertificationCrisis Prevention Intervention CertificationDirect Service Provider Curriculum for Supported Community Living ServicesNOTE: 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.Click the link to learn more about the important work that Direct Support Providers do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOj7weR2JgApply online: How to Apply - North Star Community Services - Since 1975 Application accepted online or apply in person at 202 1st St. SE, #204, Mason City, IA 50401. For more information about North Star Community Services, visit us on the web at www.northstarcs.org Equal Opportunity Employer