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ID #4570799
Estado Alaska
Ciudad Southeast alaska
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Alaska
Showed 2020-08-14
Fecha 2020-08-12
Fecha tope 2020-10-11
Categoría Salud
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Direct Support Professional- 24 hour shifts available (Juneau Alaska)

Alaska, Southeast alaska 00000 Southeast alaska USA

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TIDES LLC is seeking caregivers who are able to work a 24 hr shift and are reliable, caring and motivated to aid individuals with developmental disabilities attain independence and build better lives for themselves, their families and their community. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) must be able to deal with the ever-changing needs of the individual they support and provide compassion, understanding, and realization of the individual's dreams.

Qualifications

Must possess the ability to work effectively for and with individuals with developmental disabilities and have the following skills:

Assist with individual's day-to-day needs (transportation, bathing, preparing meals, etc.)

Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community

Help Individuals integrate into the community through various activities (shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)

Provide encouragement and coaching to individuals who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits

Document the supports given and activities completed throughout the day

Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral differences.

Effectively support service recipients to develop a community network in their community.

Be able to act independently and function as part of an overall team.

Keep accurate service delivery records.

Good judgment and reasoning skills a must.

Good communication skills and a willingness to listen.

Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Organizational skills, prioritizing tasks and time management skills.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Applicants must also have:

AK driver's license and clean driving record.

Approved Criminal History Check by the Alaska Background Check Unit.

Reliable automobile

Current Auto Insurance, including liability - minimum suggested $300,000.

Current TB test, CPR/First Aid Certification.

At least 19 years of age.

Duties (Specific for each individual)

A primary duty of a Direct Support Professional (”DSP”) is to enhance the ability of the service recipient to lead a self-determining life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem and assertiveness to make decisions. To accomplish these duties, the DSP will understand the service recipient’s preferences, have read their POC and be oriented to the goals and objectives for respective service recipients. The DSP will facilitate and teach daily living routines to maximize skills, abilities, and independence.

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