Health and Social Services Assistant Director

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

14 paid holidays

Accrued PTO

Free training

Ahtna language learning

Family-friendly environment

Wellness activities

Job summary

The Chickaloon Village Traditional Council seeks a Health and Social Services Assistant Director to lead the Health & Social Services Department in Sutton, Alaska. This role directs staff, oversees programs, and ensures culturally centered, ethical services for CVTC citizens and the community.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of leadership support experience, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and grants in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting leadership with special projects or equivalent supervisory roles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to model professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance and supervision to Health & Social Services staff.
• Manage expenditures and grants; ensure compliance with policies and reporting.
• Foster positive working relationships and support culturally centered, ethical services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Organizational ability

Typing speed 40-60 wpm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, social services, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Health and Social Services Assistant Director

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council

Position Announcement

Job Title: Health and Social Services Assistant Director

Department: Health and Social Services

Mission: Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values: Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for supporting community health and wellness and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the role for you!

CVTC Offers:

• competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 14 paid holidays
• accrued PTO
• free training and educational opportunities
• opportunities to learn Ahtna language and cultural lifeways
• family-friendly environment
• wellness activities and opportunities for fun

This position is housed, in our Health & Social Services Department located in the Life House Clinic in Sutton, Alaska.

Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking:

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and organized H&SS Assistant Director who is committed to supporting the health, wellness, and overall success of CVTC citizens and the community. The ideal candidate will be a strong team leader who can provide operational guidance, manage expenditures and grants, foster positive working relationships, and support H&SS programs in delivering culturally centered and ethical services. This individual will model professional communication, encourage healthy relationships and boundaries, and build a supportive environment where staff can learn, collaborate, and thrive while advancing CVTC’s mission of “helping our citizens and community to thrive.”

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience supporting leadership with special projects is required. We are willing to provide training for Chickaloon Native Village (CNV) Tribal citizens.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Ability to type 40-60 words per minute efficiently and accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, social services, psychology, or other related field is preferred but may be substituted for three additional years of relative experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check:

This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences:

As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.