The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is located in the Southwestern Alaska town of Bethel, with a total of approximately 6,000 people. YKHC supports 1500 employees, providing the health services to a primarily Yup'ik Eskimo Native population for an area the size of Oregon. Services are provided through a Bethel located hospital and 50 clinics throughout the YK Delta.
Position Summary:
Provides support including but not limited to coordination of traditional healing activities in communities served by the YKHC's MSPI/Suicide Prevention and Family Spirit program gatherings, organize and coordinating gatherings for the promotion of traditional healing and promotion of healthy living. Coordination including preparation, facilitators, elders, travel, reporting and other necessary activities required for each gathering in communities, facilitating traditional healing activities.
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in human services/health related field preferred.
- Minimum Experience: (5) Five years experience in the field of behavioral health or similar community service, with at least two years experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness preferred. Up to four years can be substituted for bachelor's degree. Other professional/responsible work experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.
- License, Certification, Registration: Valid Alaska Driver's License and ability to be insured under corporate policy.
- Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Basic counseling skills and knowledge of Healthy Families, Traditional Yup'ik Healing. Good verbal and writing communication skills. Bilingual Yup'ik/English required.
Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- Starting at $24.95 DOE
YKHC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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 who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.
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For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: or 1-
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