Direct Support Professional - Upper Kalskag

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Upper Kalskag (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) in Alaska seeks a Direct Support Specialist to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, coordinate village-based services, and help clients access community resources. You will work with families and the Traditional Council to promote safety, self-sufficiency, and well-being in rural settings.

Minimum education is a High School diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and 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 self-sufficiency.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

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.

Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 19.97 Employment Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Exempt: No Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmitive 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] Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!