On Demand Support Specialist

Are you passionate about making your community a better place? Are you compassionate and caring? Then what could be more worthwhile than positively impacting the lives of others? If you want to find purpose through service to others, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for an On Demand
Direct Support Professional
to join our team in Soldotna, Alaska.

Hope Community Resources, Inc. is a non-profit disabilities service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 1968, our company provides services and supports to people of all ages and abilities who experience an intellectual, developmental, or other disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge.

As our On Demand Direct Support Professional
, you will provide compassionate care helping support recipients meet their life goals. You may be assigned to work in the comfort of a support recipient's home or an assisted living site, or out in the community. Everyday we'll rely on you to teach activities of daily living to foster social independence. To thrive in this role, you should be passionate about helping people experiencing disabilities and comfortable with personal care.

We'll teach you everything else you need to know.

• The On Demand Support Professional schedule varies.
• Requires the On Demand Support Professional to be available to work in a multitude of settings at anytime.
• The location and daily schedule will vary from day to day.
• Scheduled based on Agency need and works at least 40 hours per week and more if needed.
• May cover for overnight staff .
• Must have a reliable car and be willing to transport clients to activities around town. We reimburse 50 cents per mile.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License, personal vehicle, and clean driving record
• Comfortable providing personal care and hygiene assistance
• Two years of directly related experience supporting individuals that demonstrate challenging and/or aggressive behaviors