Impactful Direct Support Specialist, Rural Alaska

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

Job summary

YKHC in rural Alaska seeks a dedicated professional to provide direct support for a person with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

Regularly meet with the individual and family to promote self-sufficiency and community integration. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; experience in human services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in special education, child/family health and development, counseling, or community development preferred.
• Experience with developmentally disabled individuals or related human services is desirable.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate effectively with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to a assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist individual in accessing resources.
• Work with Traditional Council to ensure individual is safe and well.
• Meet regularly with individual and family to support self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accuracy in documents and compliance with program requirements.

Skills

Written communication

Human relations

Office equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Photocopy machine

Fax machine

Shredder

Heat laminator

Job description

YKHC in rural Alaska seeks a dedicated professional to provide direct support for a person with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate village-based services, help access resources, and work with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being.

Regularly meet with the individual and family to promote self-sufficiency and community integration. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; experience in human services is preferred.