Arc of Anchorage.·Anchorage, Alaska
Oversees the delivery of behavioral health services and supports individuals in achieving their goals through case management and direct support. Coordinates care with families, guardians, and community resources while maintaining required documentation and billable hours.
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Earn up to four weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment.
Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.
The BHCA oversees the delivery of services and supports to individuals in accordance with each individual’s identified goals as well as The Arc’s Mission Statement and Guiding Values. The BHCA will participate in the coordination of care, individual support, case load management and assist individuals in achieving their goals in their residence, community or agency setting. The BHCA will work as a Direct Support Professional and/or a Case Manager to fit individuals served and business needs.
The BHCA is accountable to the person receiving supports, their team, and the agency.
Promote and implement support in accordance with each individual’s Treatment Plan as well as The Arc’s Mission Statement and Value Guiding Service Principles.
May supervise or assist the individual in monitoring their medications and health care needs.
Use personal vehicle daily to provide one on one services to support individuals (ex. medical appointments, community resources, working on treatment plan goals, etc.).
Refers individuals to appropriate community services and assists individuals in applying for and appropriately using community services.
Assists with the individual and team in the individual planning process.
Promote self-sufficiency and supports individuals in exercising their human rights.
Ask questions and elicit 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 people and maintaining a calm and professional manner.
Demonstrates cooperative and effective professional behavior with colleagues and supervisors in the course of work.
Maintain a safe environment for the individual by following safety rules, policies, procedures and instructions.
Adheres to all policy and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other departmental procedure manuals.
Assures completion and processing of documentation required in the required timeframe for each individual supported (ex. service notes, timecard, etc.).
Obtain 50% billable time for hours worked.
Actively participates in all required training, in-services and staff meetings.
Facilitate team meetings.
Works closely with Behavioral Health Services team and community supports (ex. guardians, family, care coordinators and schools) to assess progress, concerns and needs for the individual supported.
Understands and follows procedures for being a mandated reporter.
Ability to gather all information necessary to make appropriate decisions independently.
Ability to assist individuals either one on one or in small groups toward making progress on their goals.
Have use of personal vehicle with proper insurance during work hours.
Actively listens and communicates with the individual and team to encourage positive behaviors, promote social interaction, and improve their quality of life.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral or schedule form.
Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness. Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and pass mandatory background checks and agency trainings.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Alaska often reflect steady demand in communities where access to services can be limited and case management is essential. These roles are competitive because employers usually want both direct experience and current credentials, along with reliable transportation for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your certification, driver’s license, vehicle access, and case management background before applying.
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