Arc of Anchorage.
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Salary
$19 / HOUR
The Direct Support Professional assists, teaches, coaches, supports, and monitors individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living activities and skill development, including accompanying them to appointments. This role also involves accurately completing documentation regarding programs and progress while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
Applicants must be located in Alaska to be considered for an interview and require a High School Diploma or GED, with one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities being strongly preferred. Candidates must also pass background checks, possess a valid driver's license, and have proof of auto insurance.
Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.
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.
· 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
· 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
· High School Diploma or GED · One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities strongly preferred
· Background checks as defined by licensing agencies. Current TB test/clearance, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance may be required
· 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
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