Diabetes Prevention Specialist

Bethel, 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.

Responsible for assisting the Prevention Specialist II and Prevention Coordinator with the provision of diabetes-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region. Particular focus is on supporting the lifestyle coaching, supplemental grant activities, and outreach activities. Collects data to ensure compliance with grants, reviews and submits invoices for payments, and collaborates with internal and external partners. Interacts with patients and department case managers to assist with care plan support and management, and provide lifestyle coaching to patients.

This job requires village travel, partnering with village tribal councils, school, and businesses; participation in special projects; collecting and analyzing data; and assisting with community healthcare and health promotion events.

Minimum Education
: GED or High School Diploma required;
Associate’s Degree Preferred.

Minimum Experience
:
Previous experience in a healthcare or office setting helpful but on-the-job training will be provided. Positive work history. One-year experience in health data collection or three years with other types of data management preferred.

License, Certification, Registration
:
Completion of CITI biomedical and social/behavioral education certificates;
Diabetes Care Coordinator Certificate via ADCES within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support obtainable within 30 days of hire. Preferred certification/licensure in a health-related field. Ability to obtain national exercise-related certification within one year. Alaska Driver’s License required.

Equipment/Tools
:
Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine). Requires travel to village via small plane in sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours.

REQUIRED
:
Computer skills and clerical skills; ability to read and write in English; strong interest in health-related issues; public relations and written communication skills; strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; computer skills to include word processing, data entry, spreadsheets; ability to learn new and be proficient with varied software programs.

PREFFERED
: A professional, working knowledge of community planning, community development and community political structure in rural Alaska; knowledge of social and economic conditions of Alaska Native cultures to enhance the relevance of proposed solutions; bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

• 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!

Location:

Bethel
Department:
Diabetes Prevention and Control
Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status:
Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 24.95
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  and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center