Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) has been serving the Dartmouth community for more than 50 years. DASC is a non-profit vocational day program and business centre supporting adults with an intellectual disability; dual diagnosis and/or fragile health and complex needs. We provide a variety of programs to suit each individual, including Vocational, Prevocational, Active Lifestyles, Recreation and Leisure Clubs, Community Employment, Youth, and Individual Support programs. We support the social, community, and economic inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Our Mission
Being, Belonging, Becoming
Through person-directed services and support we ensure that clients are comfortable, confident and empowered.
We create opportunities for clients to interact with others, build supportive relationships, and play a full part in their community.
We provide opportunities for clients to participate in rewarding work and learning and in so help them to achieve their personal goals, hopes and aspirations.
Who we are looking for
DASC is currently looking for Direct Support Professionals on a casual basis! Are you an energetic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys new challenges? Do you have a passion for working with people and helping others? If so – this may be the opportunity for you!
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor(s), Direct Support Professionals function as part of a program team providing for the care and development of DASC clients in accordance with DASC’s Principles and Philosophies, Policies and Procedures, Rules of Work, and established guidelines. Excellent communication, time management, the ability to multi-task and organizational skills are essential due to the nature of our client, program and production needs. A positive attitude and ability to get along well with others is a must!
Our Ideal Candidate
As our ideal candidate, we are looking for:
Experience and Educational Requirements
Essential Skills
If interested in a casual position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources (hr@dasc-ns.ca) quoting Direct Support Professional – Casual in the subject line.
Dartmouth Adult Services Centre is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and members of Visible Minorities.
DASC is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to this employment opportunity, please advise the Human Resource Manager of any accommodations you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Direct Support Professional – Active Lifestyles Club – 15 Month Term
If you are passionate about helping people and looking for a meaningful career where you are supporting and enriching the lives of those we support, then this may be the perfect position for you. Dartmouth Adult Services Centre is currently looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our Active Lifestyles Club (ALC)!
About DASC
Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) has been serving the Dartmouth community for more than 55 years. DASC is a non-profit vocational day program and business centre supporting adults with an intellectual disability; dual diagnosis and/or fragile health and complex needs. We provide a variety of programs to suit each individual, including Vocational, Prevocational, Active Lifestyles, Recreation and Leisure Clubs, Community Employment, Youth, and Individual Support programs. We support the social, community, and economic inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities. Learn more about us at www.dasc-ns.ca!
Our Mission
We empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become self-advocates through program and employment opportunities.
Who We Are Looking For
Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be part of a client centred program team dedicated to providing positive, meaningful experiences that provide recreation, leisure support and social inclusion within the community for the clients we support.
As the ideal candidate, you must be enthusiastic, energetic, particularly skilful at inspiring and motivating others and committed to the vision, values and philosophy of inclusion. You must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with participants, teammates, and members of our community. The ability to relate positively with individuals with an intellectual disability and work both as part of a team and independently are further qualities needed to be successful. Creativity, time management, the ability to multi-task and organizational skills are essential due to the nature of our client and program needs. A positive attitude and ability to get along well with others is a must!
Qualifications Required
What We Offer
If this opportunity sounds like a match for you, please submit your cover letter and resume by end of day January 17, 2025 to the Director of Programs at manager@dasc-ns.ca Please quote TERM Direct Support Professional – Active Lifestyles Club in the subject line.
Dartmouth Adult Services Centre is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and members of Visible Minorities.
DASC is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to this employment opportunity, please advise the Human Resource Manager of any accommodations you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
