Assistant Direct Support Professional
Top Benefits
About the role
Assistant Direct Support Professional
Prescott Group – Halifax, NS
Hourly wage: $19.53 – $20.00
Job type: Full-time, 1 Year Contract
About Prescott Group
At Prescott Group, our mission is to support people with disabilities to experience choice and opportunity—through recreation, meaningful relationships, skills development, and work.
We envision inclusive communities where people with disabilities direct their own lives and truly belong.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Assistant Direct Support Professional to join our team. This role directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, develop life and job skills, and engage meaningfully in their community.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support
- Implement effective teaching and support strategies
- Assist with participant assessments, evaluations, and onboarding
- Support life skills development and job readiness
- Monitor and assist participants across all program and production areas
- Encourage safe practices and model appropriate workplace behaviors
Participant Support
- Assist with personal care and nutritional needs
- Supervise during breaks, meals, walks, and outings
- Support participants during arrival and departure routines
- Foster positive relationships and a welcoming environment
General Duties
- Help with light housekeeping tasks
- Complete other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Puts people first
- Builds positive relationships with empathy and respect
- Maintains professionalism in all interactions
- Prioritizes participant health and safety
- Believes in inclusive communities and helping others achieve their goals
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in people’s lives
- Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive team
- Opportunity to grow your skills in a meaningful career
- Work with an organization that values diversity, dignity, and belonging
Apply today and help us build communities where everyone belongs.
To learn more about Prescott Group, visit: www.prescottgroup.ca
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $19.53-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Have you had previous experience in executing inclusive programs? If yes, please share an example.
- Have you worked with an individual who has an intellectual and/or developmental disability?
- What motivates you about this role?
Experience:
- respite work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
About Prescott Group
Prescott Group is a leading, diversified real estate firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1996, the company is comprised of three distinguished and unified verticals, including Prescott Realty Group, Dyck O’Neal and Prescott Advisors.
Two decades of expertise across the investment, asset management, debt acquisition and debt resolution realms bring the company unrivaled insight, adaptability and ingenuity. Prescott utilizes these core strengths across all three platforms to identify, evaluate and execute on progressive real estate transactions. The firm currently manages an expansive portfolio of more than $685 million in AUM.
PRESCOTT REALTY GROUP Prescott Realty Group specializes in office, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments and residential projects that provide communities with dynamic live, work and play environments.
DYCK O'NEAL ("DONI") Founded in 1988, Dyck O’Neal is a national purchaser, manager and servicer of real estate loans. DONI was acquired by Prescott Group in 2013 and currently services/owns over 50,000 debt instruments.
PRESCOTT ADVISORS Prescott Advisors, founded in 2016, is the investment fund management vehicle for Prescott Group. The platform focuses on providing investment solutions for Prescott’s investors through diversified strategies in real asset debt and a four-seasons investment approach
Assistant Direct Support Professional
Top Benefits
About the role
Assistant Direct Support Professional
Prescott Group – Halifax, NS
Hourly wage: $19.53 – $20.00
Job type: Full-time, 1 Year Contract
About Prescott Group
At Prescott Group, our mission is to support people with disabilities to experience choice and opportunity—through recreation, meaningful relationships, skills development, and work.
We envision inclusive communities where people with disabilities direct their own lives and truly belong.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Assistant Direct Support Professional to join our team. This role directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, develop life and job skills, and engage meaningfully in their community.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support
- Implement effective teaching and support strategies
- Assist with participant assessments, evaluations, and onboarding
- Support life skills development and job readiness
- Monitor and assist participants across all program and production areas
- Encourage safe practices and model appropriate workplace behaviors
Participant Support
- Assist with personal care and nutritional needs
- Supervise during breaks, meals, walks, and outings
- Support participants during arrival and departure routines
- Foster positive relationships and a welcoming environment
General Duties
- Help with light housekeeping tasks
- Complete other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Puts people first
- Builds positive relationships with empathy and respect
- Maintains professionalism in all interactions
- Prioritizes participant health and safety
- Believes in inclusive communities and helping others achieve their goals
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in people’s lives
- Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive team
- Opportunity to grow your skills in a meaningful career
- Work with an organization that values diversity, dignity, and belonging
Apply today and help us build communities where everyone belongs.
To learn more about Prescott Group, visit: www.prescottgroup.ca
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $19.53-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Have you had previous experience in executing inclusive programs? If yes, please share an example.
- Have you worked with an individual who has an intellectual and/or developmental disability?
- What motivates you about this role?
Experience:
- respite work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
About Prescott Group
Prescott Group is a leading, diversified real estate firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1996, the company is comprised of three distinguished and unified verticals, including Prescott Realty Group, Dyck O’Neal and Prescott Advisors.
Two decades of expertise across the investment, asset management, debt acquisition and debt resolution realms bring the company unrivaled insight, adaptability and ingenuity. Prescott utilizes these core strengths across all three platforms to identify, evaluate and execute on progressive real estate transactions. The firm currently manages an expansive portfolio of more than $685 million in AUM.
PRESCOTT REALTY GROUP Prescott Realty Group specializes in office, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments and residential projects that provide communities with dynamic live, work and play environments.
DYCK O'NEAL ("DONI") Founded in 1988, Dyck O’Neal is a national purchaser, manager and servicer of real estate loans. DONI was acquired by Prescott Group in 2013 and currently services/owns over 50,000 debt instruments.
PRESCOTT ADVISORS Prescott Advisors, founded in 2016, is the investment fund management vehicle for Prescott Group. The platform focuses on providing investment solutions for Prescott’s investors through diversified strategies in real asset debt and a four-seasons investment approach