Direct Support Specialist: Enable Independence (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Chevak, Alaska, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation invites applications for a Direct Support Professional. This part‑time position (20 hours per week) provides direct support to an individual with developmental disabilities, coordinates village services, and helps access resources with the Traditional Council to promote self-sufficiency.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED. Experience in special education or human services is preferred but not required; a valid Alaska driver’s

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in special education, child/family health and development, counseling or community development is preferred but not required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience with consumers with special needs or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to the assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist access to resources.
• Work with Traditional Council to ensure the individual is safe and well; meet regularly with the individual and family to support self-sufficiency.

Skills

Special education

Counseling

Community development

Human services

Sociology

Psychology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Chevak, Alaska, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation invites applications for a Direct Support Professional. This part‑time position (20 hours per week) provides direct support to an individual with developmental disabilities, coordinates village services, and helps access resources with the Traditional Council to promote self-sufficiency.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED. Experience in special education or human services is preferred but not required; a valid Alaska driver’s