Part-Time Direct Support Specialist—Developmental Disabilities

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

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Direct Support Professional in Napakiak for part-time hours. You will provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinate local services to help clients access resources and maintain safety.

Experience in special education or related human services is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with an AA degree preferred. A valid Alaska driver's license and CPR/First Aid training are noted as requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/or community development preferred, not required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Special education

Child and family development

Counseling

Community development

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Direct Support Professional in Napakiak for part-time hours. You will provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinate local services to help clients access resources and maintain safety.

Experience in special education or related human services is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with an AA degree preferred. A valid Alaska driver's license and CPR/First Aid training are noted as requirements.