A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
The Direct Support Provider - Supported Employment (DSP-SE) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals served by MSSCA. The DSP-SE promotes independence, inclusion, and quality of life through coaching individuals to develop and maintain employment skills, including self-employment and competitive integrated work. This role is essential to fulfilling our mission and empowering individuals with disabilities.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 7:00PM (hours may occasionally vary)
Essential Functions and Tasks:
Understand, practice, and promote the vision and core values of Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults. Support individuals with learning, habilitative, and life skills working towards their employment goals. Transport consumers to job sites throughout the Mat-Su borough and surrounding areas. Coach and mentor consumers at job sites. Assist with job tasks, workplace expectations, and skill development. Support workplace integration and natural supports. Provide follow-along services and advocacy as needed. Assist and supervise consumers with guardian approved self-administration of medications. Assist with mobility, including use of wheelchairs, walkers, and transfers as needed. Encourage and support participation in community activities, social outings, volunteering and employment programs. Promote and model respectful and inclusive behavior in all community settings. Implement, follow, and adhere to individual service plans consistently and compassionately. Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, incidents, medication assistance, and progress notes. Communicate effectively with families, guardians, case managers, and other support team members. Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times, following agency policies and state regulations. Advocate for the rights, dignity, and personal choices of the consumers. Respond to emergencies using first aid, CPR, or approved intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Ensure compliance with required annual trainings and certifications. Other duties as assigned. Licensure, Certification, Registrations and pre-hire requirements: A current TB test, valid Alaska driver's license with two (2) years driving experience, and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment. Successful candidates must pass federal, state and local background checks Candidate must also provide three (3) verifiable references.
Work Environment:
Environment:
Driving with various road conditions may be required with exposure to a variety of temperatures and walking surfaces. Noise, lighting, and odor levels will vary depending on the community location in which the services are delivered.
Hazards:
May have exposure to blood and body fluids during the occasional performance of 1st Aid or CPR. Exposure to common household and commercial cleaning products and chemicals. This position may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals. Unpredictable interactions with the community members are also possible. This job description is not an employment agreement between MSSCA and the employee; and is subject to change as the needs of the Agency and requirements of the job change. Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults is an Equal Opportunity Employer
