Direct Care Provider-Part Time (Anchorage)

Catholic Social Services

Please go to www.cssalaska.org to complete an application and see the full job description.

PART TIME

JOB SUMMARY: This position involves general activities necessary for the physical care and behavioral management of individuals experiencing developmental disabilities. Care may be provided at a consumer's home or an approved provider's home or out in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal: Must be able to maintain program/guest/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect. Ability to set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. At least 18 years of age and able to relate well to both children and adults; Demonstrate warmth, insight, interest and respect for persons with disabilities; maintain the ability to cope with emergency situations, e.g. accidents, CPR, seizures, etc. in a calm and efficient manner; have and maintain the ability to carefully follow the program and licensing regulations and procedures; and demonstrate unusual patience and positive attitudes towards persons experiencing developmental disabilities.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year experience delivering direct care services either in a classroom, daycare, medical or residential setting, and possess current CPR and First Aide Certificates.

Skills: able to provide accurate documentation and paperwork for all assignments; able to identify and act upon potential needs of consumer and/or family.

Physical Requirements: The ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds. The ability to perform a two person lift of an individual weighing seventy pounds.

Other Requirements: A minimum of 24 hours of field related training must be obtained each year. The employee must accept 10 hours of assignments per month to maintain employment. The employee must have or obtain training in G-tube feedings, seizures, administration of medications and oxygen. These can be obtained through training videos, workshops and written materials on each subject.

Must have reliable, consistent transportation to work site. If consumer transport is part of job duties, may need own vehicle.

Training Requirements: Agency and department orientation; 1st aid/CPR; de-escalation techniques; blood borne pathogens.

• Location: Anchorage
• Compensation: $12.00
• This is a part-time job.
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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