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Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) is a private, non-profit agency that helps people experiencing disabilities achieve their dreams.
JOB SUMMARY
Hope has an immediate opening for a Seasonal Individual Support Specialist (ISS). This position involves supporting and assisting an young man who experiences a physical disability with daily living skills and community inclusion activities. Responsibilities include providing direct care, attending and participating in community events, recreational activities, etc.
This is a Summer seasonal position but there may be possibilities to work with other support recipients in the Fall.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implements support services including activities of daily living, day habilitation, employment, inclusionary activities and active learning.
2. Assists individuals with daily personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, repositioning, feeding, cooking and household chores.
3. Assists in the coordination of services, communicates and follows through with team members while providing program support in the individual's home or assisted living home and in the community.
4. Assists the support recipient to correctly take medications and document same.
5. Performs lifting duties safely and uses appropriate techniques and body mechanics when performing job duties.
6.Coordinates transportation for individuals, including transporting, arranging public transportation and through the use of vehicles assigned to the home.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Desired
Experience working with individuals who experience disabilities
Other
Ability to lift 35 lbs, or 1/3 of body weight, whichever is less, from a squat-and-kneel position
Must be 18 years or older, per State of Alaska regulations
Possess a valid driver license & at least 1 year of driving experience (may include permit time)
Provide driving record that meets agency guidelines
Pass a criminal background check under state regulation
To assure confidentiality and expedited processing of your application, please visit our website www.hopealaska.org/contact-us/careers to submit a job application by clicking on the open position.
There are no fees or financial information requirement for completing an online application. Successful candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
For additional information or assistance with application submission, please call (907) 561 5335.
Hope Community Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
