Direct Support Professional - Napakiak

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Direct Support Professional in Napakiak for part-time hours. You will provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinate local services to help clients access resources and maintain safety.

Experience in special education or related human services is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with an AA degree preferred. A valid Alaska driver's license and CPR/First Aid training are noted as requirements.

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 GED required; Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Special education

Child and family development

Counseling

Community development

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Job description

## Direct Support Professional - NapakiakApply: Napakiak: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR100103We 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 SummaryProvide 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 QualificationsExperience and/or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/or community development, preferred, not required.## ## Minimum EducationHigh 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 ExperienceOne year experience preferred.Prefer Associates (AA) degree.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.## ## 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/ToolsOffice 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 ResponsibilitiesNone.Compensation Pay Range Minimum:19.97Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Part timeHours Per Week:20FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.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]