$500.00 Hiring Bonus!!!

This is the perfect part-time job for someone who wants to make some extra money, gain some experience, and 
make a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health issues.  

We offer a competitive wage and flexible hours. This is the perfect job for 
retirees, college students, military spouses, or anyone wanting to earn money with a part-time flexible schedule.   

Department: Behavioral Health Services
              *Will be paid $19.00 for training and NON-BHS activities.

Summary of Job Functions:
 Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

 The Behavioral Health Direct Support Professional provides support for individuals to assist them in pursuing goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and personal hygiene tasks. This position may work independently but maintains close contact with the assigned supervisor and the team. The job atmosphere is based on the individual’s needs and the schedule may vary.

 The work site for this job may be in a private home, agency facility, or community setting.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately completes note entry and/or other documentation of the individual’s programs and progress with proper format, spelling, grammar, and using all parts of speech by established timeline.
• May supervise or assist the individual in monitoring their medications and health care needs.
• Promotes and implements support in accordance with each individual’s Treatment Plan as well as The Arc’s Mission Statement and Value Guiding Service Principles.
• Promotes the self-sufficiency and independence of the individual specific to their abilities.
• Supports individuals in exercising their human rights.
• Participates as a team member in the development and implementation of the individual’s Treatment Plan.
• Attends all required agency training and Behavioral Health Services Training.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Asks questions and elicits required information.
• Ability to manage a flexible and changing schedule.
• Ability to apply common sense and effective problem-solving skills as appropriate.
• Ability to handle emergency situations by communicating the appropriate information to designated persons and maintaining a calm and professional manner.
• Demonstrates cooperative and effective professional behavior with colleagues and supervisors in the course of work.
• Learns and follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agency.
• Ability to read safety rules and apply appropriate instructions in the use of equipment.
• Ability to use computers and software to satisfactorily complete tasks as assigned.
• Ability to develop a working relationship with home, school, and community.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Assists the individual in planning and participating in activities of their choice.
• Maintains a safe environment for the individual.
• May teach and assist in meeting the individual’s domestic needs, which include domestic and household cleaning.
• Actively listens and communicates with the individual to encourage positive behaviors, promote social interaction, and improve their quality of life.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Building and maintaining positive relationships
• Collaboration
• Oral / Written Communication
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Supporting safety
• Problem-solving /critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with individuals and Arc staff

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in social services and/or direct support of individuals with behavioral health challenges is strongly preferred
• Basic computer use and experience with Microsoft Office

Clearances:

• Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
• Current TB test/clearance
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Clean driving record
• Pass mandatory agency training (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)
• Complete mandatory Behavioral Health training

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance as needed
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within the normal range
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment

Equipment Used:

• Vehicle
• Computer/ Tablet

                                                                              The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer