Support Specialist DD 6:30am-3:30pm

Job Opportunity

$1000 SIGNING BONUS

Job Summary

Full-time morning position working with an adult with physical disabilities. Services may include teaching skills, providing guidance and structure, personal care, household chores, transportation, and providing respite for the primary caregiver. Services occur in the home and community.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Works in partnership with families, team members and customers served to effectively implement the plan of care;
• Provides one on one, family and group support including implementing and maintaining services; coaching and skill teaching through school activities, after school group work, meal preparation, daily hygiene tasks, employment sites, social and recreational activities;
• Accesses resources necessary to implement the service plan in a manner sensitive to the customer, family and community. Makes adaptations according to specific developmental, mental health and medical needs;
• Accurately completes daily service notes documenting services and progress toward achieving the individual's plan goals;
• Communicates with family members and supervisors regarding the effectiveness of services and assists customer and family in identifying the strengths and needs of individuals served;
• Provides demonstration and cross training for peers of skills to be used with specific customers, when requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a human service position with youth and adults experiencing disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and seniors.

Required Licensure/Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska driver license and vehicle liability insurance. Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position is community, home and school based and requires the candidate to have a reliable vehicle to be able to transport customers and travel between work locations. Being able to lift 50 lbs and the ability to provide personal care assistance with toileting, showering and dressing may be required depending on the needs of individual customers. The work schedule may require flexibility with days and hours worked based on customer needs.

Ketchikan

Ketchikan is a friendly small island town that is home for many artisans, anglers and outdoor lovers. Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting abound, but the community also has a flourishing music and arts scene. Wildlife is abundant in this cool, moist climate. During the summers, average temperatures may vary from 46 to 70 degrees! Precipitation is always possible.

Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.

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Compensation and Benefits

Full-time and Part-time positions available. $20.00 $23.88/hr DOE. Relocation assistance is available for individuals willing to live and work in Craig/ Klawock on Prince of Wales Island.

Benefits: health, vision & dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with 6% employer match, employee scholarships

To Apply

Download the Fillable/Printable Application Packet

Send in applications to View email address on click.appcast.io or drop off at our Ketchikan or Craig office.

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