Community Health Aide Trainee

Location

Napakiak, Alaska

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural southwest Alaska. Bethel is the regional hub with a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

Provides primary (acute, chronic, and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.

• Must be a resident of the village or agree to relocate to serve as a Community Health Aide/Practitioner.
• Ability to communicate in English; preference for speaking the local language of the village.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Bethel and/or other training sites for basic training sessions and required trainings.
• Required to participate in preventative and chronic care activities as appropriate to level of training.
• Must agree to abide by CHAP policies and procedures while in training and in the village.
• Ability to provide year‑round coverage, including summers, and itinerant (“float”) coverage to other YKHC villages as assigned.
• Full‑time float CHA/Ps will function in the same capacity as all other CHA/Ps, except serving villages on an itinerant basis as determined by the Field Supervision Coordinator.
• Minimum Education:
  
  At least 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, and 8th‑grade level reading, writing, and math (TABE).
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Positive work history and nomination by the Traditional or IRA Council of the village to be served.
• License, Certification, Registration:
  Must attend Health Aide Sessions I–IV to become a certified CHP, be certified ETT or EMT, and meet YKHC re‑entry guidelines if rehired.
• Equipment/Tools:
  Experience with Microsoft Word and email; proficiency with RPMS and Telehealth within 3 months of hire.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio, percent); language skills for reading, writing, and presenting information to customers, clients, and employees.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  May be tasked to be a Lead Health Aide.

• 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

• Location:
  
  Napakiak
• Department:
  Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)
• Employment Duration: 80 Full time
• Temporary Status:
  Not Applicable
• Hours per Week: 40
• Minimum Hourly Pay: $23.73
• 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 or phone (907) 543‑6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

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