Travel Direct Support Professional
Program with Hope
In response to the challenges faced during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope developed our Travel Direct Support Professional (Travel DSP) program—a unique and flexible staffing solution that addresses high-need areas and consistent relief for our live-in Resident Managers. Travel DSPs are recruited from outside of Alaska, they bring an average of 10-15 years of medical and behavioral experience with the intellectual and developmental disability field, and they provide services to Hope's support recipients in various homes and environments. The Travel DSPs fill critical staffing gaps through temporary leadership and day-to-day management of the Assisted Living Home, including temporarily replacing our live-in Resident Managers for vacations, scheduled days off, emergencies, and position vacancies. Services provided include teaching of living skills, social and communication skills, and other life skills for social independence and community inclusion. The Travel DSP may lead a team of direct support employees who work in the home, ensuring the implementation of the support plan(s).
Each Travel DSP is cross-trained to work in various homes, supporting people with diverse care needs. While the schedule is consistent, the specific home assignment can change. Potential schedule configurations may include, but are not limited to, 12 days on with 2 days off (in-state) or 1 month on with 1 month off (out-of-state).
The program has proven to be innovative and highly effective. The Travel DSPs contribute significantly to maintaining the continuity in supports for the people and families who choose Hope's services. Some Travel DSPs have even decided to make Alaska their permanent home and transitioned to becoming full-time Resident Managers!
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We are always looking for new people to join our team of amazing Travel DSPs! If you or someone you know would be a good fit and are interested in this unique opportunity and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Alaska, contact us or apply below!
Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply, and no relocation is required. Requirements for this position include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience providing direct support services. Experience working with people who exhibit challenging behaviors is preferred.
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The Great State of Alaska
"Alaska" comes from an Aleut word that means 'the great land.' A place of exquisite natural beauty, vast wilderness and unique native culture, Alaska is on so many people's bucket list for good reason.
Alaska Fast Facts
Nickname: "The Last Frontier"
Motto: "North to the Future"
Statehood: 1959; 49th state
Capital: Juneau
Flower: Forget-me-not
Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
Sport: Dog Mushing
Population
Across the state's 660,000 square miles, only about 730,000 people live in this great state. That's an average of about 1.2 people per square mile. About 40% of people live in Anchorage.
Denali
Seventeen of the United States' 20 highest peaks are in Alaska, including the highest peak in North America, Denali, at 20,320 feet above sea level.
Glaciers
Alaska has about 100,000 glaciers, covering about five percent of the entire state, and it has more active glaciers and ice fields than the rest of the inhabited world. Alaska is also home to three million lakes and 12,000 rivers.
Weather
Alaska is called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because during summer, in the northernmost part of the state, the sun doesn't set at all! The average daytime temperatures during the summer range from the 60s to the 80s. During the winter, the southcentral region temperatures average single digits to 30s.
Wildlife
Alaska's incredible wildlife is as diverse as its landscapes - black bears, brown bears, moose, Dall sheep, wolves, caribou, bald eagles, puffins, sea otters, and whales, to name a few. It's not uncommon to encounter a moose, or perhaps even a foraging bear, right in your backyard or on the highway.
Aurora Borealis
Also known as the Northern Lights, these milky bands of colored light dance across the night sky and can often be seen on a clear night from anywhere in the state, especially during the months of August to April.
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