Direct Support Professional (Live In)

About Sunrise Community Living:

Sunrise Community Living’s (SCL’s) mission is the premier option for IDD Group Home in Anchorage, AK. We show this by providing high quality residences with educated, dedicated, and compassionate staff. Our homes encourage continual growth and development of our residents as well as our team members through enrichment actives and community involvement. Ultimately, our goal is to achieve a higher level of independence for all residents.

A person-centered approach is at the heart of SCL’s core values that aims to assist residents achieve their goals and encourage personal growth. Effective communication and collaboration between staff and residents is essential for building strong relationships rooted in mutual trust and compassionate care.

SCL provides a structured, active, and functional environment for residents. Residents and staff share day-to-day tasks, working together to ensure a clean and safe household. A daily schedule is provided to help build a healthy lifestyle and outline clear expectations for residents. Staff will support and encourage residents to adhere to a daily routines and participate in activities that support a healthy lifestyle. We at SCL believe in combining high quality support services with a socially functional household in order to build a sense of community in our homes.

Job Summary: Direct Support Professional

Come work for a friendly fun organization providing top notch care to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) initiates and provides direct care to all residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SCLs team of direct support employees actively engage residents to assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) that support each resident’s Plan of care. The DSP works within the home as well as outside the home in supporting activities in the community. DSPs are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all residents while fostering a positive home environment. Additional duties may include cleaning of living areas, food preparation, doing laundry, participating in training, teaching life skills, facilitating enrichment activities, assisting resident’s budget, and conducting business affairs. This position requires clear communication skills to ensure that all resident needs, issues, and activities are understood by the Staff throughout all shifts. While all DSPs report to the Residential Program Administrator, the DSP position requires an intrinsically motivated person that works collaboratively with a varying degree of independence. DSPs are an integral position that actively supports our residents in pursuing their Plan of Care goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and personal hygiene tasks.

Compensation:

$300-340 / Day

Schedule:

Full Time – 24 Hour Rotational Shift. 3 days on 4 days off or 4 days on 3 days off.

Potential for additional hours when available.

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

1. Provides direct care to residents:

a. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living, as defined by AS 47.33.990.

b. Clean and maintain living areas during shifts

c. Food preparation

d. Doing laundry

e. Enrichment activities

f. Teaching essential life skills

2. Documents accurately services rendered to each resident within their individual digital file daily.

3. Actively communicates with Residential Program Administrator, residents, and fellow staff members.

4. Gains familiarity with resident’s Plan of Care and utilizes it to guide each resident’s individual needs and goals.

5. Manage household and medical emergencies, as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skill Set:

· Minimum of 18 years of age

· High School Diploma or GED required

· Experience or education working within the IDD community and able to demonstrate abilities to the Administrator prior to working with the residents

· Proficiency in the English language and able to communicate orally and in writing

· Valid Alaska driver license with a clean driving record and proof of insurance

· Ability to pass a criminal background check

· Proof of negative TB test

· Current CPR and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

· 6 months social service / life experience with individual(s) who experiences an intellectual or developmental disability

· Basic computer skills

Additional Requirements:

• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
• Ability to lift 35 lbs, or 1/3 of body weight, whichever is less, on a regular basis
• Ability to provide personal and professional references prior to offer of employment
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education relevant to employment
• Reliable mode of transportation to and from work shifts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $300.00 - $340.00 per day

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a driving record free of violations for the last 3 years?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR / First Aid Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $300 - $340