Direct Care Provider - Waiver

About the role

This position provides direct support services to an individual with developmental disabilities. Services include coordinating village-based services, assisting the individual in accessing resources, collaborating with the Traditional Council to ensure safety and well-being, and meeting regularly with the individual and family to address issues related to self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

- Provide direct support services to an individual with developmental disabilities. - Coordinate village-based services. - Assist the individual in accessing resources. - Work with the Traditional Council to ensure the individual's safety and well-being. - Meet regularly with the individual and family to assist in successfully addressing issues of self-sufficiency.

Requirements

- Experience and/or education in special education, child/family health and development, counseling, and/or community development, preferred but not required. - Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent/GED. Experience and/or special education, child/family health and development, counseling, and/or community development, human services, social services, liberal arts education, sociology, psychology preferred but not required. - Minimum Experience: One year experience preferred. Prefer Associates (AA) degree. Two years of progressively responsible experience working with consumers with special needs, mental retardation, co-occurring disorders, developmentally delayed, and/or substance abuse involvement. - License, Certification, Registration: Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or ability to acquire a driver’s license. Tuberculin clearance at time of employment and annually thereafter. CPR, First Aid required or willing to complete the class. - Equipment/Tools: Office equipment (i.e. computer, multi-line telephone, fax machine, copy machine). - Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to operate photocopy machine, fax machine, shredder, and heat laminator. Ability to fill and proofread documents for accuracy. Excellent human relations and written communication skills required.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent/GED. - Experience and/or special education, child/family health and development, counseling, and/or community development, human services, social services, liberal arts education, sociology, psychology preferred but not required. - Associates (AA) degree preferred but not required. - Two years of progressively responsible experience working with consumers with special needs, mental retardation, co-occurring disorders, developmentally delayed, and/or substance abuse involvement.

Skills

- Ability to operate office equipment. - Ability to fill and proofread documents for accuracy. - Excellent human relations and written communication skills.

Benefits

- Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time. - Eleven paid holidays. - Comprehensive healthcare coverage. - Life and Disability Insurance. - Flexible Spending Account. - Retirement plans. - Employee Wellness Center. - Plus More!

Additional Information

| ID: | 18589 | | Location: | Hooper Bay | | 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.