Part-Time Direct Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Hooper Bay seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and to coordinate village-based services. The role involves assisting access to resources and working with the Traditional Council to assure safety and well-being.

The position requires high school completion or GED, with one year experience preferred; an AA degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in special education, child/family health and development, counseling or community development preferred but not required.
• One year experience preferred; AA degree preferred; two years of work with people with special needs or related issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to assigned individual with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate village-based services and assist access to resources.
• Work with Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being of the individual.
• Meet regularly with individual and family to promote self-sufficiency.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation proofreading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Photocopy machine

Fax machine

Shredder

Laminator

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Hooper Bay seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and to coordinate village-based services. The role involves assisting access to resources and working with the Traditional Council to assure safety and well-being.

The position requires high school completion or GED, with one year experience preferred; an AA degree is a plus.