Travel Direct Support Professional

Are you adaptable, independent, and confident stepping into new environments? Do you thrive in roles that require flexibility, leadership, and strong clinical judgment? Are you experienced in supporting individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs and comfortable providing continuity of care during times of transition? If you are looking for a dynamic role that offers variety, responsibility, and meaningful impact, we invite you to consider joining our team. We are currently seeking a Travel Direct Support Professional in Alaska. 

Hope Community Resources, Inc. is a non-profit disabilities service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 1968, our company provides services and supports to people of all ages and abilities who experience an intellectual, developmental, or other disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge.

As the Travel Direct Support Professional (TDSP), you will provide services to Hope support recipients through the temporary management of an Assisted Living Home and all associate duties within the home. The Travel DSP replaces the permanent live-in for short- or long-term assignments, covering for regularly scheduled days off, extended leave, or when the position is vacant. The Travel DSP may lead a team of direct support employees who work in the home ensuring the implementation of the support plan(s).

Key Position Details

• The Travel DSP is cross trained to work in a variety of different homes with support recipients requiring a range of supports or care needs.
• The Travel DSP’s schedule is consistent, but the temporary home assignment varies frequently. 
• The ideal candidate has extensive medical and behavioral experience working within the intellectual/developmental disability space.

Schedules is 1 month on, 1 month off. 

Knowledge of ASL preferred; willingness to learn required.

Out of State applicants encouraged to apply, no relocation needed!

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience providing direct support services required.
• Experience working with individuals who experience challenging behaviors preferred; one year supervisory or administrative experience preferred.