Become a

Travel DSP

with Hope Community Resources

The Job

Travel Direct Support Professional

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!

The Details

Employment Details

Hope awards month-long assignments on a rolling month on, month off schedule
As a Hope employee, enjoy all the benefits Hope offers

Salary & Benefits

$285 - $328 daily rate of pay
Sick and vacation leave
Holidays
Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement plan
Travel benefits & reimbursements

Logistics

All flights are covered by Hope
Employee housing is provided while on assignment
Company vehicles and Uber accounts provided for ground transportation

About Hope

Who We Are

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 either an intellectual, developmental or other disability, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports, requested and designed by individuals and families who experience disabilities, resulting in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion.

Our Vision

As members of the community of Hope, we believe that our actions of kindness, fairness, trust, compassion, forgiveness and understanding derive from a shared kinship, founded upon values and grounded in integrity, loyalty, wisdom and our belief in the importance of dreams.

We approach each person and each day with balance, commitment and vision. This assists us in building inclusive communities that promote intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development within one another while allowing for healthy conflict. It is our desire to leave a legacy of sustainable excellence built upon continuous learning, reflection, evaluation and innovation, which create outcomes that better human kind.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:

Phone: 907-433-4766

Email: [email protected]

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.

Additional Resources

Anchorage.net

YouTube 'Visit Anchorage'

TikTok @ExploreAlaska

@explorealaska

Alaska Public Media

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.

Become a Travel DSP with Hope