Relief Direct Support Professional (Anchorage)

Hope Community Resources is a non-profit organization providing community supports to hundreds of individuals and families who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and mental health challenges. The people who choose our supports range in age from infancy to the elderly, are of diverse ethnic background, and experience a range of disabilities. By listening to the dreams of the individuals and families who choose our supports, we are able to provide unique opportunities, create new living environments, and expand programs that fully encompass the needs of families. As a result, our community supports are as diversified and as personalized as the dreams of each person.

This Relief Direct Support Professional (RDSP) involves supporting and assisting individuals who experience developmental and physical disabilities with daily living skills. To thrive in his role, the successful candidate should be comfortable with personal care and have a passion to work with people experiencing disabilities. This position relieves the regular full-time, live-in staff every other weekend.

Position Details

• The usual schedule is Friday 6pm - 10pm, Saturday 6am - 10pm and Sunday 6am - 10pm, including staying overnight on Friday and Saturday.
• The rate of pay is $16.29 DOE per hour for regular time (first 8 hours each day) and $24.44 DOE for overtime, which approximately equates to $782 per weekend DOE.
• Depending on Agency need, this position may be every other weekend or every weekend.
• Additionally, employees need their own transportation to and from their work venue. Individuals receiving supports are often dependent on employees for transportation needs.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience working or volunteering with individuals who experience disabilities or challenging behaviors preferred.

Benefits Overview

• Excellent Corporate Culture
• Employee Assistance & Life Assistance Programs
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance