Supported Living Specialist

Part Time, Full time, and on-call with benefits available!

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.    

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Our Mission

Fairbanks Resource Agency is a non-profit Alaska corporation dedicated to assuring that Interior Alaskans with disabilities and their families have equal opportunity to be fully included in the community where education, employment, housing, recreation and family services are available in the same places, at the same times, and with the same respect afforded any member of the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour, with shift overtime equals annually, $52,325

Benefits:

• 40b
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you a minimum of 21 years of age?
• Do you currently live in the state of AK, our local area?
• Are you available on the weekends (Sat & sun)?

Job Details

Position Title: Supported Living Specialist (SLS)

SUMMARY:

The Supported Living Specialist provides and/or coordinates supports that are necessary to enable FRA participants to live as independently as possible. This includes assisting in the planning, implementing and documenting of the Plans of Care (POC’s), ensuring the well-being, safety and quality of life of program participants, providing guidance and training that facilitates independence and recognizing and respecting the rights of the participant.

Status: Full Time, Part Time, and On-call

Full time SLS scheduled shifts, shifts are three days and alternate Wednesday every other week:

Day Shifts:

• Sunday-Tuesday, Wednesday biweekly 6:45am - 7pm
• Wednesday biweekly, Thursday - Saturday 6:45am - 7pm

Night Shifts:

• Sunday-Tuesday, Wednesday biweekly 6:45pm - 7am
• Wednesday biweekly, Thursday - Saturday 6:45pm - 7am

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the development and implementation of the least restrictive residential services for participants. 
• Demonstrated skill in implementing and documenting direct participant training. Administrative and management skills necessary to supervise the day-to-day activities of residential participants. 
• Flexible scheduling is necessary. 
• Must have reliable transportation and maintain a good driving record. 
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to utilize a computer and electronic medical record (EMR) system. 
• Ability to learn new software and hardware applications. 
• Must have sufficient language skills to meet the needs of participants and the ability to access emergency services, including giving clear directions to emergency personnel of the home’s location and describing the nature of the emergency in the primary language of the community.

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass a thorough background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check department.
• Must be able to fulfill the physical aspects of the position, including but not limited to the ability to physically restrain clients as needed.
• Must be willing to work a Flexible work schedule, including weekends.
• Must have basic computer and typing skills.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED:

• Annual PPD Test
• Hepatitis B immunization (or) Waiver
• Fully Covid-19 vaccinated or medical/religious exemption

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Agency Provided Certifications

• Certification in Adult/Child and Infant CPR
• Certification in First Aid
• Safety-Care Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities which demand detailed or important instructions spoken to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Driving: Minimum standards required by State Law (including license).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fairbanks Resource Agency shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity- We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or changes in marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.

 Fairbanks Resource Agency shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.   

Equal Employment Opportunity- We are an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified individuals are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or changes in marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.

All Employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved accommodation through personnel.