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Company Name : Crossroads Counseling & Training Services
Location : Fairbanks, AK 99709
Position : Live-in Direct Service Provider
Job Description : Department: Direct Service ProviderReports To: Team Leader, Resident Manager or Service CoordinatorWe need both males and females who can work live-in, 16 and 12-hour shifts. The DSP will establish and maintain a constructive and appropriate personal relationship with consumers to minimize risks of endangerment to the health, safety, and well-being of service recipients while promoting their full participation in their community, encouraging their active role in socialization, building relationships outside of the staff and continuing to build skills that promote a service recipient’s social structure and positive reputation and interaction within their community.Average starting hourly rate is $17.50 for live-in employees.Grade & Classification: Non-ExemptQualificationsMust possess the ability to work effectively for and with individuals with developmental disabilities and have the following skills: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.Approved Criminal History Check by the Alaska Background Check Unit.Current TB test, CPR/First Aid Certification.At least 21years of age.Ability to speak, read and write in English.Organizational skills, prioritizing tasks and time management skills.Computer/internet skills and basic use of Word and other applications. Will train.Use Smartphones/tablets and installed apps. Will train.Ability to complete basic arithmetic computations and perform tasks such as balancing a checkbook and recording expenditures.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Knowledge of community resources.Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.Applicants must also have:AK driver’s license and clean driving record.Reliable automobileCurrent Auto Insurance, including liability – minimum suggested $300,000.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.Specific duties include:Assist people who receive our services to share places and develop a positive reputation and status with people in their community.Assist service recipients in making healthy and safe choices that affect their life in their community, while respecting their right to choose how they live.Assist service recipients to grow in their relationships with others in their community.Provide direct training and related support services to people who receive our services.Understand and adhere to CMS final settings rules.Activities of Daily living:Dressing including appropriate selection of weather related clothing, dressing where needed and shoe tying.Assistance with hair care, nails care, oral care, and toileting when needed.Assistance in showering and shampooing, if needed.Meal planning, preparation and eating regulation.Preparing for day program, bedtime routine, and waking.Household maintenance:Household duties including laundry, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, dishes, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen at least once each week, or as needed. Heavy cleaning completed monthly.Grocery shopping as scheduled.Health Maintenance:Medication: Assist with the self-administration of medications and treatments per doctor’s orders and chart accurately.Provide basic first aid as needed.Communicate health issues to the service recipient’s care coordinator and guardian.Schedule and attend medical appointments with the person supported as appropriate and directed.Read, implement and adhere to a behavioral plan.Safety/SecuritySecurity: Check emergency equipment weekly. Check locks daily.Safety: Check for potential safety hazards daily.Review safety rules for each service recipient to ensure their specific needs are met.Assist with contacting landlord or the Coordinator for needed emergency repairs.Administrative duties:Accurately and completely fill out Documentation.Daily documentation – ISPs, checklists, medication records, T-Logs, time sheet (Tsheets), mileage (MileBug).Other documentation as required (appointments, event reports, blood pressure/ seizure/glucose levels)Attend training as scheduled.Maintain NADSP certification.Participate in team meetings and supervision.Other duties as agreed upon by the Service Coordinator and the Executive Director.”Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may applyOnly full-time employees eligibleCOVID-19 Precaution(s):Personal protective equipment provided or requiredTemperature screeningsSanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in placeWork RemotelyNoJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: Up to $17.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:We require masks and have regular symptom and temperature screening of staff and service recipients.Application Question(s):Do you have reliable transportation?Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Preferred)Work Location: One location
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