Direct Support Professional

MUST be availible for weekend and evening shifts and MUST be able to transport!

FULL-TIME and PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILIBLE

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position provides assistance as directed by the person receiving services.
• Services being provided will support this individual’s vision of a meaningful life and build on his or her strengths and abilities. This will look different for each person.
• Support will be provided in the individual’s home and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with

the person receiving support as well as other team members.

• Assess strengths and needs ongoing and adjust support in response.
• Empower the individual to plan for his/her services, both day-to-day as well as long-term goals.
• Provide emotional and physical support. Support may include assistance with routine personal care such as bathing, dressing or personal hygiene.
• Assist the individual to maintain a safe environment inside and outside of his/her home.
• Promote health and wellness.
• Support problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Prevent and intervene in crisis.
• Teach skills as determined by the individual and outlined in the plan of care.
• Assist with community engagement and creating relationships with others.
• Support self-advocacy.
• Individualize support based on the person’s preferences and choices.
• Document services according to agency requirements.
• Behave professionally and ethically.
• Maintain confidentiality in keeping with agency policy and procedures.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the policies, procedures and protocols of Frontier Community Services and work locations.
• Adhere to the NADSP Code of Ethics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED JOB DUTIES:

• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings (including agency, departmental and those for assigned clients) to gain general program direction and to address the individual’s needs, program concerns, or other issues of importance to the individual.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• HS diploma or GED.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or interest in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to complete required trainings and demonstrate comprehension of or ability to perform necessary tasks.
• Valid Alaska driver license and acceptable DMV driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide physical support as needed and as directed by the person and/or

his/her support team.

• Maintain practices, means, methods, operation, or process, reasonably necessary or

appropriate to provide a safe and healthful working environment.

• Physically able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old with three years of driving experience
• Position is subject to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Must take TB test annually.
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification (training provided).
• Maintain infection control procedures.

TO APPLY:

• In house applicants need to fill out an In-House Job Placement and submit to HR Department.
• Applicants from the general public must complete Frontier Community Services Employment Application Packet.
• A complete job description is available from Human Resources or on our website at https://www.fcsonline.org/job_openings.html.
• Return applications to Frontier Community Services’ HR Department located in the Copper Center, mailed to 43335 K-Beach Rd. Ste #36, Soldotna, AK 99669, or email.

POSITION: $18.25-19.18 DOE plus benefit package. Non-Exempt position

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.25 - $25.58 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law and regulations?
• Are you looking for part-time, full-time or either?
• Please note that we provide 24/7 care to some of the individuals we support, in work shifts of up to 8hrs, and we schedule to the needs of the individuals we support.

Please take a minute to think about your availability and share it here. Please note, the more open availability you have, the more hours we may be able to provide for you. (Examples include but are not limited to: "6am-midnight, any days", "weekends okay," "24/7," and "open availability.")

What is your availability?

• All positions are driving positions. Do you have a vehicle you're able to transport a client in?
• Have you previously worked for Frontier Community Services?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $26