Empowering Direct Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Napaskiak (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a part-time support professional to provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in rural southwest Alaska. You will coordinate village-based services, assist access to resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being of the client and family.

The role requires high school education (GED accepted) and experience in human services or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in human services preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Human relations

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Computer

Multi-line telephone

Fax machine

Copy machine

Job description

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a part-time support professional to provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in rural southwest Alaska. You will coordinate village-based services, assist access to resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being of the client and family.

The role requires high school education (GED accepted) and experience in human services or related fields is preferred.