The Salvation Army Southern California
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Implement therapeutic activities and provide direct care for program participants to promote physical and interpersonal functioning. Maintain detailed documentation and ensure participant safety, nutrition, and transportation according to organizational policies.
Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and one year of experience working with seniors or special needs populations. Candidates must have knowledge of ADRD and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Position Title: Direct Care Staff
Department: Serendipity
Supervisor: Program Director
STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
MISSION The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION The Direct Care Staff is a direct service provider who implements activities and needed care for the program participants as part of the Serendipity team.
1.High School diploma, Associates Degree preferred 2.One-year experience working with senior and/or other special needs population 3.Knowledge of the effects of ADRD on the individual and their care providers; understanding of group dynamics, the concept of well-being, and care that supports well-being 4.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to maintain harmonious relationships with participants, families, co-workers, and visitors 5.Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize work 6.Acceptable criminal history backgrounds
ENVIRONMENT The job is located in a heated and ventilated office environment without exposure to extreme weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; have corrected hearing and vision to that of normal range; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and feeling are all necessary elements to physically perform the functions of the job.
PROTECT THE MISSION Must complete the online course for this area and pass the background check process required by The Salvation Army for employment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Salvation Army religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious purposes.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Noncompliance will result in disciplinary action.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
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