Rec Center: Direct Support Professional - F/T

Direct Support Professional

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. The Direct Support Professional provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The center is looking for a candidate that enjoys working with people of varying abilities and from a variety of backgrounds. They make learning fun and can maintain professionalism while supporting our participants to dance, make art, build friendships, hygiene, and personal self-care. Center staff is expected to work efficiently and juggle a variety of responsibilities throughout the day, keeping a cool head while helping others to de-escalate when things get stressful. You get bonus points if you're a budding karaoke DJ. We stay busy but we have fun. If you've got a good work ethic, a sense of humor and a passion for helping others this job just might be for you.

Essential job functions:

• Assists, teaches, coaches, supports, and monitors the individual in activities of daily living and skill development
• Transports and accompanies the individual to medical and other appointments
• Accurately completes note entry and other documentation of the individual's programs and progress while participating in the development and implementation of the individual's service plan
• Follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agency
• Meets all applicable deadlines concerning incident reporting, documenting service delivery

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral disabilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, good communication skills, judgment, and a willingness to listen
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities required

Clearances:

• Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
• Current TB test/clearance, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance may be required

Physical requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance as needed
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within the normal range
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment

Equipment use:

• Vehicle
• Computer/Tablet

The Arc of Anchorage is an equal employment opportunity employer