What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Provider - Waiver position at YKHC?
Direct Care Provider - Waiver
Chefornak, Alaska
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary:
Provide direct support services to assigned individual with developmental disabilities. Coordinate village-based services, assist individual in accessing resources, work with Traditional Council to assure individual is safe and well. Meet regularly with individual and family to assist in successfully addressing issues of self-sufficiency.
Position Qualifications:
- Experience and/ or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling and/ or community development, preferred, not required. Knowledge of community and regional resources.
- CPR, First Aide required, or willing to take classes. Criminal background clearance. Tuberculin clearance at time of employment and annually thereafter.
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Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
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Eleven paid holidays
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Comprehensive healthcare coverage
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account
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Retirement plans
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Employee Wellness Center
Additional Information:
| ID: | 15021 |
| Location: | Chefornak |
| Department: | Developmental Disabilities |
| Employment Duration: | 80 Full time |
| Temporary Status: | Not Applicable |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Minimum Hourly Pay: | 20.00 |
| FLSA Status: | Non-exempt |
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)
