Direct Support Professional: Community Care Advocate

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

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a part-time Support Services Specialist to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

Regular meetings with individuals and families support self-sufficiency. The role requires a High School diploma or GED; experience in human services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in human services or related fields is preferred, not required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience with consumers with special needs preferred.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist access to resources.
• Work with Traditional Council to assure safety and well-being; meet regularly with individual and family to support self-sufficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Customer service

Human relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Photocopy machine

Fax machine

Shredder

Heat laminator

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a part-time Support Services Specialist to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

Regular meetings with individuals and families support self-sufficiency. The role requires a High School diploma or GED; experience in human services is preferred.