Developmental Disabilities Support Specialist – Alaska

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

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a part-time Direct Support Specialist to provide direct support services to a recipient with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access community resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

You will meet regularly with the individual and family to address issues of self-sufficiency and foster independence, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care in rural

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in special education, child/family health and development, counseling or community development preferred, not required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience with consumers with special needs preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or ability to acquire a driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid required or willing to complete the class.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist individual in accessing resources.
• Work with Traditional Council to assure individual is safe and well.
• Meet regularly with individual and family to assist in addressing issues of self-sufficiency.

Skills

Human relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (AA) preferred

Job description

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a part-time Direct Support Specialist to provide direct support services to a recipient with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access community resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

You will meet regularly with the individual and family to address issues of self-sufficiency and foster independence, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care in rural