On Demand Support Specialist

Hope-Community-Resources-1; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance & Life Assistance

Job summary

Hope Community Resources, Inc. is seeking an On Demand Direct Support Professional to join our Kenai/Soldotna, Alaska team.

You will provide compassionate support, assist with activities of daily living, and help recipients achieve their life goals in various settings including homes and community sites. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable providing personal care and hygiene assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care helping recipients meet life goals.
• Work in homes or community settings and support daily living activities.
• Transport clients to activities around town; 75 cents per mile reimbursement.

Skills

Driver's License

Personal vehicle

Open availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 47202 Princeton Ave,Soldotna, AK, 99669,United States
• Base Pay $22.88 - $26.89 / Hour
• Other Compensation DOE (PG 7: Non-Exempt)
• Job Category Direct Support
• Employee Type Variable
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Are you passionate about making your community a better place? Are you compassionate and caring? Then what could be more worthwhile than positively impacting the lives of others? If you want to find purpose through service to others, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for an On Demand Direct Support Professional to join our team in Kenai/Soldotna, Alaska.

Hope Community Resources, Inc. is a non-profit disabilities service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 1968, our company provides services and supports to people of all ages and abilities who experience an intellectual, developmental, or other disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge.

As our On Demand Direct Support Professional, you will provide compassionate care helping support recipients meet their life goals. You may be assigned to work in the comfort of a support recipient's home or an assisted living site, or out in the community. Everyday we'll rely on you to teach activities of daily living to foster social independence. To thrive in this role, you should be passionate about helping people experiencing disabilities and comfortable with personal care. We'll teach you everything else you need to know.

• The ideal candidate can work in multiple settings, with multiple people, and support varying needs in a day. This position requires open availability, to include days, nights and weekends.

Must have a driver's license, reliable car, valid insurance, and be willing to transport clients to activities around town. We reimburse 75 cents per mile.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License, personal vehicle, and clean driving record
• Comfortable providing personal care and hygiene assistance
• Two years of directly related experience supporting individuals that demonstrate challenging and/or aggressive behaviors

Summary

Benefits Overview

• Employee Assistance & Life Assistance Programs