Community Living: Direct Support Professional - Weekend Live-In
The Arc of Anchorage
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- Pay
- $19
- an hour
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 2 days ago
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About the company
The Arc of Anchorage
Individual & family services · 201 to 500 employees
Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
What you'll do
- Assist, teach, coach, support, and monitor individuals in daily living and skill development
- Transport and accompany individuals to medical and other appointments
- Complete note entry and documentation of programs and progress
- Participate in developing and implementing the individual's service plan
- Follow program and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Meet deadlines for incident reporting and documenting service delivery
What you need
- Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
- Current TB test/clearance, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance may be required
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
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Perks
- Hiring Bonus
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Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.
This is a live-in position located in a residential home operated by The Arc, the shift is Friday 4:00 PM to Sunday 4:00 PM.
Opportunity:
Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
The Direct Support Professional provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist them
in pursuing goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and personal hygiene tasks.
This position may work independently but maintains close contact with the assigned supervisor and the team.
Essential Job Functions:
· Assists, teaches, coaches, supports, and monitors the individual in activities of daily living and skill development
· Transports and accompanies the individual to medical and other appointments
· Accurately completes note entry and other documentation of the individual's programs and progress while participating in the development and implementation of the individual's service plan
· Follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agency
· Meets all applicable deadlines concerning incident reporting, documenting service delivery
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral disabilities
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions, good communication skills, judgment and a willingness to listen
· Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED
· One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities strongly preferred
Clearances:
Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
Current TB test/clearance, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance may be required
Physical Requirements:
· Lifting ten to twenty-five pounds
· Ability to see within normal parameters
· Ability to hear within the normal range
· Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Equipment Use:
· Vehicle
· Computer/ Tablet
The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Friday 4:00 PM to Sunday 4:00 PM