Direct Support Professional - Nunapitchuk

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Nunapitchuk (AK); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct support to a person with developmental disabilities, coordinating village-based services and helping access resources. You will work closely with the family to support self-sufficiency and safety in the community.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; experience in related fields is preferred. This part-time role is 20 hours/week with compensation around $19.97/hour, and Alaska

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Experience in special education

Counseling and/or family health

Community development

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Tools

Office equipment operation

Photocopying, faxing, laminating

Jobbeschreibung

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, 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/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.

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

19.97

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Hours Per Week:

20

FLSA Exempt:

No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affimate 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]