Direct Support Professional
Company: Hearts and Hands of Care
Location: Willow
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Caregiver - Experienced Direct
Support Professional - BASIC FUNCTION : Provide ongoing services to
clients and individuals with needs in their community or in their
home. Keeping the individual safe, working on individualized goals,
and documenting daily. Provides role model behavior by setting a
positive example with behavior and work ethics. Engaging in
friendly professional relationship and maintaining boundaries.
Keeping open communication with the team regarding needs and
expectation of service delivery. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the high needs management of
service recipients and their individuals. Responsible for meeting
productivity standards Responsible for the implementation of the
Service Plan and comprehensive documentation, staffing notes,
contact notes and other forms of documentation toward the goals and
objectives of the individual Promotes a strengths based perspective
while empowering children and individuals to reach desired
outcomes. Actively engages children, individuals, and other
identified informal/formal supports within the Framework. Will
develop an individualized Service Plan with collaboration of family
and team members to reflect unique child/family needs, measurable
objectives, action steps to meet the needs while incorporating the
family vision and family strengths to meet identified needs/goals.
Will develop a comprehensive crisis and safety (safety plan when
necessary) within the Child and family Team. Demonstrates the
ability to monitor the delivery of services to ensure they are
addressing service plan goals Maintains a general knowledge of
services and supports available in the community, both from inside
and outside of the agency Coordinates transportation for service
recipients. Interacts professionally with other stakeholders Works
within the Child and family Team to promote community based care
while supporting the most appropriate and least restrictive setting
Actively assist individuals transition through life domains,
services, levels of care and into adulthood. Demonstrates quality
written documentation that reflects correct spelling and grammar,
appropriate use of behavioral health acronyms, appropriate use of
therapeutic terminology Demonstrates team work and shared
leadership Communicates with team members, supervisor, and other
employees in a positive and supportive manner and returns
emails/phone calls within a 24-hour turnaround time frame Carries
cell phone and is able to be reached during work hours Comprehends
and complies with the obligation to consult with his/her supervisor
or clinical consultant when support is needed beyond the DSP’s
capabilities Submits documentation as outlined in agency standards
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be punctual at all
times for scheduled events Will adhere to all administrative tasks
as outlined in agency policies and procedures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES ; Strong interpersonal skills and customer service Must
have knowledge of the HIPPA laws of 1996 to maintain and safeguard
confidential medical and personal records Experience with
documenting in the Therap data base is preferred. Must have proven
ability to provide descriptive notes addressing interventions used
and individual response in data base. Working knowledge of signs
and symptoms of common illnesses and conditions Effective written
and oral communication skills Ability to consistently be at work
and on time Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
Excellent personal organizational skills Ability to follow oral and
written instructions Ability to communicate effectively and
maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age; Must meet all the
requirements for the position as set out in 7 AAC 125.010 – 7 AAC
125.199; Must pass a Criminal Background Check requested under (c)
of this section unless the department grants a variance under 7 AAC
10.935; May not have been denied a health care provider license or
certification for a reason related to patient services described in
7 AAC 105 – 7 AAC 160, or ever had a license or certification
revoked; and Must be able to independently assist the recipient
with the specific ADL under 7 AAC 125.030 and services provided to
the recipient Must be able to attend training and obtain First Aid
card issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association,
or other agency approved by The Department of Seniors and
Disability Services Must be able to attend Mandt training Confirmed
service in the industry with advance training in behavioral,
medical or caregiver services is preferred. Must be reliable and
dependable WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors in a home setting and or in a
community setting Schedule: Various Salary/Benefits: Competitive
Pay Paid Time Off Healthcare Dental Vision Life Insurance Health
Savings Account 401K Savings Plan ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Note: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work
performed. These statements are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required
of an employee in this position. HAHOC reserves the right to
require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example
by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate
reorganization, or technical development). Hearts & Hands Of Care,
Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status,
pregnancy, and parenthood. Powered by JazzHR k9zL3QIJef
Keywords: Hearts and Hands of Care, Anchorage , Direct Support Professional, Healthcare , Willow, Alaska
