Developmental Supports Specialist – Direct Care & Impact

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 Alaska seeks a direct support professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinate village-based services. You will help access resources and work with families to improve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience in related fields preferred, and valid Alaska driver’s license. CPR/First Aid is required or willingness to complete. Excellent benefits and rural Alaska living are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/or community development preferred, not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent/GED.
• Experience in human services or related fields preferred, not required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience working with consumers with special needs, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, co-occurring disorders, developmentally delayed, and/or substance abuse involvement.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to acquire a driver’s license.
• Tuberculin clearance at time of employment and annually thereafter.
• 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, 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 successfully addressing issues of self-sufficiency.

Skills

Human relations skills

Written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Copier

Fax machine

Shredder

Laminator

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a direct support professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinate village-based services. You will help access resources and work with families to improve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience in related fields preferred, and valid Alaska driver’s license. CPR/First Aid is required or willingness to complete. Excellent benefits and rural Alaska living are offered.