Direct Support Professional

Description

Are you passionate about making your community a better place? Are you compassionate and caring? Then what could be more worthwhile than positively impacting the lives of others? If you want to find purpose through service to others, you've come to the right place. We are looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Kodiak, Alaska.

Hope Community Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit disabilities service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 1968, our company provides services and supports to people of all ages and abilities who experience intellectual, developmental, or other disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge.


As our DSP, you will provide compassionate care helping support recipients meet their life goals. You may be assigned to work in the comfort of a support recipient's home or an assisted living site. Every day we'll rely on you as the caregiver, to teach activities of daily living to foster social independence. To thrive in this role, you should be passionate about helping people experiencing disabilities and comfortable with personal care. No experience is required for this entry-level position. We'll teach you everything else you need to know.

Schedule: Part-time - 20-25 hours/week

Schedule flexibility is strongly preferred, as the hours available are limited and fall outside a traditional Monday-Friday schedule and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License, personal vehicle, and clean driving record
• Comfortable providing personal care and hygiene assistance