Developmental Disabilities Direct Support Specialist

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Nunapitchuk (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct support to a person with developmental disabilities, coordinating village-based services and helping access resources. You will work closely with the family to support self-sufficiency and safety in the community.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; experience in related fields is preferred. This part-time role is 20 hours/week with compensation around $19.97/hour, and Alaska

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/or community development preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to a person with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist in accessing resources.
• Meet regularly with the individual and family to address self-sufficiency.

Skills

Experience in special education

Counseling and/or family health

Community development

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Tools

Office equipment operation

Photocopying, faxing, laminating

Job description

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct support to a person with developmental disabilities, coordinating village-based services and helping access resources. You will work closely with the family to support self-sufficiency and safety in the community.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; experience in related fields is preferred. This part-time role is 20 hours/week with compensation around $19.97/hour, and Alaska