CHP Basic Training Instrructor

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More!

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in rural Alaska seeks a Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner to lead training and skill-building for Community Health Aides. The role emphasizes teaching, patient care, and program representation across field settings.

You will work under CHA program guidelines, maintain clinical proficiency, and participate in continuing education and state-level activities. Alaska Native preference applies, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of health care experience in village settings.
• Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner.
• Current Alaska Driver’s License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Email, E-Cham, I-Cham, RAVEN, and Telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established department policies, procedures, quality improvement and safety standards.
• Prepare, teach and evaluate CHA training per statewide curriculum guidelines.
• Teach Health Aides to use the CHA Manual to conduct patient encounters in acute and preventive care, including skills like IV starts and wound care.
• Precept students in practical patient care using CHAM as a guide and participate in field requirements.
• Represent CHA Program at meetings and state committees when required.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Telehealth

Communication skills

I-Cham

E-Cham

RAVEN

Education

Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner

EMT I

Tools

RAVEN

I-Cham

E-Cham

Telehealth

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Responsibility

Maintains established corporate department policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement programs, and safety standards Prepare, teach and evaluate certain aspects of Community Health Aide training according to the statewide curriculum guidelines, developing lesson plans, course materials and evaluation tools. Providing training that is predominantly skill and competency based Teach Health Aides to use the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM), to conduct complete patient encounters in acute and preventative health care, chronic disease, follow-up, disease prevention, and patient education. Activities include providing teaching skills within the Community Health Practitioner scope of practice. (IV starts, blood draw, wound care, vital signs, administration of medications, injections, sterile precautions, Community Health Aide promotion, lab skills, physical exam skills and immunizations) Assisting in demonstrations and facilitating set-up of additional skills classes in accordance with CHA Basic Training Curriculum Precept students in practical patient care using the CHAM as their guide Participates in field requirements for session III and session IV Post Session Learning Needs (PSLN). Completes trip objectives based on pre-planning and submits required trip reports and documentation to appropriate programs Assist students and Community Health Aides with the use of the Community Health Aide Manual ( I-Cham, E-Cham) Represents Community Health Aide Program on functional team meetings. May represent Community Health Aide Program at the state level on CHA/P related committees Work in compliance with the Statewide Health Aide Review and Advisory Committee guidelines Maintain personal clinical proficiency and maintains professional skills by participating in Continuing Medical Education, designated training and CHAP certification May assist with administrative activities of the department Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Positive work history.
• Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner.
• Two years (2) experience in providing health care within the village setting Must obtain Alaska Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.
• Current ETT. EMT I preferred.
• Current Alaska Driver’s License.
• Clear Background check.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Email, E-Cham, I- Cham, RAVEN, and Telehealth Good communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
• Management and/or supervisory experience in a rural, cross-cultural setting preferred.
• Bilingual Yup’ik/English, Athabascan/English or Cupik/English preferred.
• Experience with adult and cross-cultural education advantageous

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

Pay Range Minimum: 35.23 Employment Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Exempt: Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affi...

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!