12 Apr
Day Habilitation Specialist
Alaska, Anchorage / mat-su , 99501 Anchorage / mat-su USA

Vacancy expired!

All you need is a desire to help others and you can work in the most beautiful Alaskan setting that any assisted living home has to offer! Big Lake Country Club, LLC, is located on 40 acres of trees, complete with all the rural lifestyle perks. We have openings for DAYS (7am-3pm) and SWING (3pm-11pm) shifts, full or part-time, and on-call positions. All you need is compassion and the desire to help clients with their life skills. We are willing to train you, and help you be successful at this job. Big Lake Country Club is dedicated to the highest quality standards of excellence and care in the assisted living community.

Our program provides supported living for individuals who experience developmental disability, mental illness and other challenges to independent living. The clients all bathe, dress and feed themselves, they just require supervision and direction. We supply 24-hour staff and supervision for our homes, each with 3 clients per home.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Day Habilitation Specialists will assist clients in achieving goals/objectives outlined in the client's plan of care by attending local events, participating in seasonal recreational activities, attending community classes, and exploring their respective communities with their client(s). Our services aim to provide an environment in which clients may develop skills, hobbies, and relationships at their own pace and offers our clients the appropriate means necessary to participate, recreate, contribute, and integrate in their community. We are seeking a special person to enrich the lives of our Residents by taking them out and around the Valley for stimulating activities, including shopping, recreation, trips to the library, bowling alley, fishing, etc.

Work in the most beautiful Alaskan setting that any assisted living home has to offer! Big Lake Country Club, LLC, is located on 40 acres of trees, complete with all the rural lifestyle perks. Our facility has a 15-year history of providing outstanding care and specialized attention to men who are experiencing developmental delays, mental illness and other conditions. We have a beautiful rural setting, complete with animals, therapeutic horse-back riding and outstanding caregivers.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the day habilitation specialist is to provide community-based habilitation services to recipients. Works with the consumer, family, care coordinator and other members of the team to identify the consumer's likes, dislikes and strengths along with long term goals. Implements day habilitation plans for each consumer based on his or her valued outcomes. Acts as a liaison with churches, clubs and other groups or organizations to develop natural supports for the consumer in the most integrated environments possible in the community. This position actively addresses each recipient's service plan in a community based settingi.e. recreational, educational, cultural community activities. In addition, this position proactively assesses, maintains, and works to improve client service and wellbeing. Must be able to transport self and consumers in an Agency provided vehicle and/or own vehicle.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Honesty, professionalism, flexible, patient, ambitious, compassionate, committed, respectful, trustworthy, caring, punctual and have a positive, fun attitude.

You must be at least 18 years old.

You may apply, but before you can become an employee, we will help you obtain:

-CLEAN Background check. (This costs $75 + $35 for fingerprints)

-CURRENT 1st Aid/CPR (bring your cards to the interview if you have them, please)

-CURRENT TB test

For over 15 years, we have been training staff to work with disabled adults.

Job Type: Full time, part time and on call positions

Salary: $14.00 to start

Job Location: Big Lake, AK

Required education: High school or equivalent

PCA / CNA / Direct Service experience is a PLUS

RESPOND TO THIS JOB POSTING WITH: Detailed resume, contact information, shifts desired, salary requirements and cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for our company.

Vacancy expired!


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