Direct Support Professional - Upper Kalskag

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Upper Kalskag, Alaska offers a Direct Support Professional role focused on assisting an individual with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate local services, support access to resources, and work with the family to promote self-sufficiency in daily life.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred coursework in related human services fields and potential experience in counseling, education, or community development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred background in special education, child/family health and development, counseling or community development.
• Experience in human services, sociology or psychology considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to an individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist access to resources.
• Meet regularly with the individual and family to address self-sufficiency goals.

Skills

Excellent human relations

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

## Direct Support Professional - Upper KalskagApply: Upper Kalskag: Full time: Posted Today: JR100359We 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:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA 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]