Health and Social Services Assistant Director

Chickaloon; Sutton (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

401(k) retirement plan

14 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Free training and education

Job summary

CVTC seeks a compassionate, collaborative HSS Assistant Director to lead health and social services initiatives for Chickaloon community. You will guide operations, manage grants, and build partnerships while upholding CVTC values of care, education, honesty, humor and respect.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to serving Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting leadership with special projects (training provided).
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Ability to type 40–60 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software; willingness to learn new tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, social services, psychology, or related field preferred (may be substituted with 3 additional years of relative experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance to HSS programs and staff.
• Manage expenditures and grants for department budgets.
• Foster positive working relationships across teams and with community partners.
• Support culturally centered and ethical services for CVTC citizens.
• Model professional communication and healthy relationships.
• Create a supportive environment for staff development, collaboration, and growth.
• Contribute to CVTC’s mission of helping citizens and community thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing speed 40-60 wpm

Microsoft Office

Education

Health administration or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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:

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being.
• competitive pay
• flexible benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 14 paid holidays
• accrued PTO
• free training and educational opportunities
• opportunities to learn Ahtna language and cultural lifeways
• family-friendly
• wellness activities
• opportunities for fun

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.