Direct Care Provider – Waiver

Your passion is in what you do, the care you provide, and the dedication with which you serve. It is the same commitment with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture. With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you’ll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You’ll grow your skills and expertise in a clinically challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own. Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.  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. Benefits Include : Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks Ten paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center 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.   Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638. Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at:  ykhcrecruitment@ykhc.org   or 1-907-543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter. If you would like more information about our organization and positions available please visit our website at  www.ykhc.org .   C#