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Location Waterloo, Iowa

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Job Description

North Star Community Services is seeking a direct support professional (DSP) to

Use this option if you are hiring a mobile/float caregiver to support individuals with disabilities or senior care. [1]


Job Posting: Float Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  • Position Type: Part-Time (Float / Mobile)
  • Hours: 25 Hours per week
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + mileage reimbursement

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our care team. As a Float DSP, you will provide high-quality, person-centered support across multiple residential locations or home-care settings. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, loves meeting new people, and can seamlessly step into different environments to save the day. [1, 2]

What You Will Do
  • Provide Adaptable Support: Fill scheduling gaps and support different clients based on regional workflow needs.
  • Daily Living Assistance: Help clients with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and household tasks.
  • Community Engagement: Accompany individuals to appointments, social outings, and community activities.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely shift logs and progress notes.

Available hours

Daytime: approximately 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Afternoons: approximately 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Evenings: approximately 3:00 PM - 8 PM

Every other weekend required


What We Look For
  • High school graduation or GED
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work a variable 25-hour weekly schedule across different local sites.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a DSP, caregiver, or similar role preferred.


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Posting ID: 1294454089 Posted: 2026-09-20 Job Title: Direct Support Professional