What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional II position at The Assets?
Direct Support Professional II (Case Manager)
Join Assets, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. Our team works to promote independence, stability, and meaningful community living.
**Position Summary**
The Life Coach II serves as a Case Manager, providing service coordination and direct support to individuals. This role ensures quality care, supports treatment planning, and helps individuals achieve their personal goals in community and home settings.
**Key Responsibilities**
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- Location:** Anchorage, Alaska
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Hours: 30-40 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible based on client needs (may include evenings, weekends, and on-call rotation)
- Pay: $19.22/hour (DOE)
- Benefits: Voluntary medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401k w/employer match, employer paid life insurance
Join Assets, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. Our team works to promote independence, stability, and meaningful community living.
**Position Summary**
The Life Coach II serves as a Case Manager, providing service coordination and direct support to individuals. This role ensures quality care, supports treatment planning, and helps individuals achieve their personal goals in community and home settings.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide case management and service coordination for individuals served
- Support individuals in achieving treatment plan goals and independence
- Develop and contribute to Individual Support Plans and treatment planning
- Coordinate services with clinicians, providers, and community resources
- Conduct home visits and monitor service delivery and client well-being
- Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with guardians and care teams
- Provide direct support and skills training as needed (daily living, social, coping skills)
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation (service notes, reports, billing, tracking)
- Participate in on-call rotation and follow crisis protocols
- Use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when needed
- Advocate for individuals and support access to services
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
- Participate in trainings and team meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health conditions*(Related education/training may substitute for experience)*
- Valid Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Must have an insured vehicle
- Ability to pass required background checks
- Experience in case management or service coordination
- Knowledge of behavioral health, treatment planning, and community resources
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem-solve effectively
- Compassionate, patient, and professional approach
- Ability to maintain boundaries and ethical practice
- Willingness to learn and grow in a human services career
- Frequent standing, walking, and travel between locations
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to respond to crisis situations, including verbal or physical de-escalation
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