Direct Support Professional

RPMGlobal; Lower Montville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alaska seeks a compassionate individual to provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role requires coordination of village-based services and regular meetings with individuals and families. Preferred qualifications include experience in special education, a High School diploma, and strong written communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and numerous benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education, child/family health preferred.
• One year experience working with consumers with special needs preferred.
• Must have a Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist individuals in accessing resources.
• Meet regularly with individuals and families to address self-sufficiency.

Skills

Written communication skills

Human relations skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent/GED

Associates (AA) degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer

Multi-line telephone

Fax machine

Copy machine

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 Summary

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.

Position Qualifications

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

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent/GED. Experience and/ or special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/ or community development, human services, social services, liberal arts education, sociology, psychology preferred, not required.
• Minimum Experience: One year experience preferred. Prefer Associates (AA) degree. Two years of progressively responsible experience working with consumers with special needs, mental retardation, co-occurring disorders, developmentally delayed, and/or substance abuse involvement.
• License, Certification, Registration: Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or ability to acquire a driver’s license. Tuberculin clearance at time of employment and annually thereafter. CPR, First Aide required or willing to complete the class.
• Equipment/Tools: Office equipment (i.e. computer, multi-line telephone, fax machine, copy machine).
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to operate photocopy machine, fax machine, shredder, and heat laminator. Ability to fill and proofread documents for accuracy. Have excellent human relations skills as well as written communication skills required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information

ID: 18652

Location: Lower Kalskag

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 20.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affi… (full text of EEO statement)

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] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.