Direct Support Professional - Tuntutuliak

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Alaska

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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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

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.

Benefits Include