Direct Support Professional Job at Crossroads Counseling & Training Services, Fairbanks, AK

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  • Crossroads Counseling & Training Services
  • Fairbanks, AK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $38,600.00- 58,500.00 DOE/Shifts

At Crossroads Counseling and Training Services our role is to support people with disabilities to live in the community fully, and seamlessly. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities to a healthy and sustainable quality of life.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us!

Are you a good fit?

We work to make sure our environments are safe spaces that are focused on community empowerment, connectedness, kindness, and team work

We are seeking both male and female applicants who are looking for meaningful and fulfilling work that can manage 12 hour shifts. 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. We are looking for people who have experience working in this field, or who have an interest and willingness to learn.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Vacation, Vision, & Dental

Qualifications: *WILL PROVIDE TRAINING*

  • Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral differences.
  • Effectively support service recipients to develop a community network.
  • Be able to act independently and function as part of an overall team.
  • Keep accurate service delivery records.
  • Must have good judgment and reasoning skills.
  • Good communication skills and a willingness to listen.
  • Be at least 21 years 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.
  • 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 an valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Have a reliable automobile.
  • Have current Auto Insurance, including liability - minimum suggested $300,000.
  • Pass a Approved Criminal History Background Check with the Alaska Background Check Unit.
  • Have a current TB Test. (can be done upon hire)
  • Be certified in CPR/ First Aid (WILL TRAIN).

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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