Anchorage, Alaska, United States · On-site
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Skills: Direct Support, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Documentation, Crisis Management
Anchorage, Alaska, United States • On-site
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Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve goals in community activities and essential life skills. Responsibilities include transporting clients to appointments and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and service delivery.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with one year of experience in developmental disabilities strongly preferred. Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a clear background check and TB test are required.
This is the perfect part-time job for someone who wants to make some extra money, gain some experience, and make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We offer a competitive wage and flexible hours. This is the perfect job for retirees, college students, military spouses, or anyone wanting to earn money with a part-time flexible schedule.
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:
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
Celebrating and encourage the potential of Alaskans who experience disabilities since 1957.
The Arc of Anchorage encourages and celebrates the potential of people who experience disabilities. Services include advocacy, information and referral, case management, and direct supports. Respect, integrity, and joy are our core values.
Offices: 2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508-3462, US
Celebrating and encourage the potential of Alaskans who experience disabilities since 1957.
The Arc of Anchorage encourages and celebrates the potential of people who experience disabilities. Services include advocacy, information and referral, case management, and direct supports. Respect, integrity, and joy are our core values.
Offices: 2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508-3462, US
