Lead Behavioral Support Specialist | Flexible Schedules

Hope-Community-Resources-1; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Part-time and Full-time Available

Employee Assistance & Life Assistance

Job summary

Hope Community Resources, Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska, invites applications for a Lead Intensive Supports Associate to lead an Assisted Living Home and supervise direct support staff, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.

The role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, at least four years of direct support experience with supervisory responsibility, and a valid Alaska driver's license. Flexible schedules and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Equivalent combination of related education and/or work experience.
• Four years of experience providing direct support services required; one year of which involves supervisory experience required.
• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Health or Social Science, Special Education or other related field preferred. Emphasis of study in developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling shifts in the home providing overall management of the assigned home.
• Ensuring the health and safety of the support recipients and takes appropriate steps, utilizing agency or treatment directed supports and trainings to deescalate individuals who may become physically or verbally aggressive.
• Providing continual heightened vigilance in supervision and monitoring required for the safety of the support recipient and/or others while teaching activities of daily living, as well as social and communication skills to foster independence.
• Facilitating communication amongst all members of the support recipient’s team.
• Lead and supervise a team of direct support employees who work in the home, ensuring the implementation of the Plan of Care and/or support plan, Behavior Support Plans, Individualized Interaction Guidelines, Emergency Response Plans, and prescribed mental health coping strategies or treatment interventions, as applicable.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Direct support

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Four years of direct support experience

Associate’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

Hope Community Resources, Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska, invites applications for a Lead Intensive Supports Associate to lead an Assisted Living Home and supervise direct support staff, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.

The role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, at least four years of direct support experience with supervisory responsibility, and a valid Alaska driver's license. Flexible schedules and full-time benefits are offered.