Community Living: Direct Support Professional - Weekend Live-In

The Arc of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of Anchorage is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a weekend live-in role in Anchorage, AK. This part-time regular position requires providing hands-on support in a residential setting and coordinating with a supervisor and team.

The live-in shift runs Friday 4:00 PM to Sunday 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, accompanying to appointments, documenting progress, following agency policies, and meeting deadlines for reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Background checks and TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support individuals in activities of daily living.
• Transport and accompany to medical appointments.
• Document progress and contribute to service plan development.
• Follow agency policies and guidelines.
• Meet deadlines for incident reporting and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Following instructions

Judgment

Listening skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer/Tablet

Job description

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Community Living: Direct Support Professional - Weekend Live-In

Part-Time Regular Anchorage, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1359

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Hiring Bonus!!!

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, g ood 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'slicense, 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