We are looking for people who are passionate about working with people with disabilities!

We offer a competitive salary and continuing training!

Direct Service Provider Job Description:

The DSP will positively engage with and provide for client needs. DSP will ensure Clients work on daily goals, engage in household tasks, community events and recreational activities. DSP will assist with household tasks when not actively engaged with clients.

DSP Job Tasks:

Provide Direct Care. Assist in scheduling medical appointments. Assist in making personal appointments, visits, trips, etc. Assist Clients with Hygiene tasks. Assist Clients with maintaining a clean organized environment (see below****). Maintain structures and routines. Maintain Safety of clients and home. Daily documentation. Collaborate with other/ all Direct Care Providers. Process with Client and other Direct Care Providers regarding behavioral concerns, conflicts, and report all instances to AKNL. Stay in compliance with all State of Alaska Regulations and AKNL. Provide Medication Management (Med Administration, MAR, refills, pickup, ordering, etc.). Assist Clients with shopping for necessities as needed (food, dietary needs, cleaning supplies, etc.). Main Meal and Light Meal Preparation. Other duties as assigned by AKNL. House cleaning duties, laundry, bathrooms, changing bedding, keeping up on protocols for cleaning, assisting clients with hygiene for health and safety, dishes, kitchen, floors, folding and putting away clothes, dusting, vacuuming, organizing,

DSP Knowledge and Skills:

State of Alaska Regulations and AK Nurtured Living requirements. OSHA, NCI, CPR & FA, on going PD as required. Mediation techniques. Problem solving. Proper Documentation. Critical Incident Reporting. Leadership & Communication Skills. Professional Boundaries.

DSP Requirements:

Complete State of Alaska Background Check. Must be at least eighteen years of age. Maintain Alaska Driver’s License. Have a reliable car with current insurance. Minimum High School Diploma. Maintain required trainings.

DSP Work Environment:

Residential and Community settings. Flexible schedule, night and weekend availability. Lunch and breaks away from clients are allowed as are safe and for 20 minutes or less for 7-8 hour shift. If longer break is needed “signing out” is required. See Kelly/Joe for exceptions as needed. 8 hours of sleep is required and is off the clock for over night staff. If clients are in need of staff in the night and 5 or less hours of sleep was had 8 hours will be paid.

Acknowledgment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the Direct Care Provider. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. AKNL reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development).

Please include a cover letter with your resume and share why you think you would be a great addition to our team!

AKNL also reserves the right to revise this job description.