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Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Incumbent compounds & dispenses medications, following prescriptions issued by physician, dentist, or other authorized medical practitioner. Performs a variety of professional tasks of average technical difficulty in fulfillment of the department’s basic patient care and service functions.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifying degree of Pharmacy for college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, such as a B.S. (5 academic years). Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist with one year experience.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Psychiatrist
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides direct clinical services including psychiatric assessment, advanced health evaluations, psychotherapy and medication prescription, primarily in an outpatient setting to Indian Health Beneficiaries at Tanana Chiefs Conference Counseling Center. Incumbent uses pharmacological and non pharmacological methods to meet the needs of individuals, couples and groups across the lifespan.
Qualifications: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Current DEA license with the authority to prescribe and dispense legend drugs and schedule 2-5 controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. State of Alaska Board certified or Board eligible as a Psychiatrist. Three years experience in a behavioral health clinic or hospital providing services with one year post residency experience. Three years experience with DSM IV diagnosis, treatment coordination, planning, and follow up, crisis intervention, consultation and coordination with medical staff, other agencies and providers, routine charting and writing professional reports. Three years of clinical supervision experience. Previous clinical experience in cross-cultural setting preferred. Strong oral, written, analytical and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills using word processing software programs. Must maintain strict client and employer confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Mid-level Practitioner (Physician’s Assistant or Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides patient care for walk-in clinic at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center.
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited PA training program or Nurse Practitioner Program. State of Alaska license/registry required as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Two years minimum primary care experience. Additional experience in cross-cultural health care required. Training in radiological technology required. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Ability to work in a busy, high volume walk-in clinic with proven skills in patient triage and workload prioritization. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience and history handling stress and working under pressure.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Dental Assistant - On Call
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor Job incumbent performs semi-technical dental and routine clerical work. Work involves assisting dentist during examinations and treatments. Cleans, sterilizes, and arranges instruments. Obtains oral radiographs as prescribed by dentist. Conducts educational presentations for the prevention and control of dental diseases among children and adults. Works under the supervision of a dentist. Performs routine tasks according to standard procedures and instructions. Assists dentist specialists during complex dental procedures.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years experience in dental assisting OR graduation from an American Dental Association accredited institution. CPR certification (within 60 days of hire date). Certified (within 60 days of hire date) to take radiographs as an IHS Dental Assistant. Certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for CDA. Twelve contact hours per year in approved course work. Working knowledge of the methods and practices in the treatment of dental diseases. Skillful in the techniques used in caring for human teeth and other oral tissues and structures. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Patient Hostel Residential Support Staff - Temporary; On Call
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides support services and assistance to clients residing in the TCC Patient Hostel.
Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with Alaska Natives from rural Alaska. Prefer demonstrated experience working with Alaska Natives in health care or social services setting, or a patient hostel. Prefer experience working with elderly clients and pregnant patrons. Prefer experience or background as a Health Aide, Community Health Representative, LPN, nurses aide, or other socail services field. Basic computer skills. Must be current in CPR. Good written and communication skills. Must be able to pass a background check and be fingerprinted, if selected for hire.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Tobacco Policy/Educator Coordinator
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Hunik Zoo Editor Job incumbent will direct and manage the overall Tobacco/Policy Educator Program activities throughout TCC region by administering and developing tobacco policies, tobacco cessation and tobacco prevention programs. The incumbent will develop and implement short and long term plans for Tobacco Policy and Education. Incumbent will obtain tobacco assessment information from communities and develop community tobacco free events to promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and adults for smoke free choices through public speaking, policy changes and education.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Health, Education or related field is preferred. Experience may be substituted for education. One year experience in managing a Health/social service program and or grant. Computer skills and experience using Windows applications and database systems. Must be a non tobacco user.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Mid-level Practitioner (Physician’s Assistant or Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Weekend
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides patient care for walk-in clinic at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center.
Qualifications: Graduate of a accredited PA training program or Nurse Practitioner Program. State of Alaska license/registry required as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Two years minimum primary care experience. Additional experience in cross cultural health care required. Training in radiological technology required. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.Ability to work in a busy, high volume walk-in clinic with proven skills in patient triage and workload prioritization. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience and history handling stress and working under pressure.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Medical Coder
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent coordinates the processing of fees for services provided to patients. Incumbent utilizes knowledge of coding to analyze patient medical records, ensures that documentation by providers complies with legal and procedural requirements. Incumbent assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses and or clinical procedures.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must have or be able to obtain coding certification from American Academy of Professional Coders or American Health Information Management Association within 12 months of hire. Two years of coding work experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9CM and CPT-4 coding.
5. Knowledge of current and developing issues and trends in medical coding procedure requirements.
6. Knowledge of auditing concepts and principals.
7. Knowledge of patient care charts and histories.
8. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
10. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor Job incumbent performs semi-technical dental and routine clerical work. Work involves assisting dentist during examinations and treatments. Cleans, sterilizes, and arranges instruments. Obtains oral radiographs as prescribed by dentist. Conducts educational presentations for the prevention and control of dental diseases among children and adults. Works under the supervision of a dentist. Performs routine tasks according to standard procedures and instructions. Assists dentist specialists during complex dental procedures.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years experience in dental assisting OR graduation from an American Dental Association accredited institution. CPR certification (within 60 days of hire date). Certified (within 60 days of hire date) to take radiographs as an IHS Dental Assistant. Certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for CDA.Twelve contact hours per year in approved course work. Working knowledge of the methods and practices in the treatment of dental diseases.
Skillful in the techniques used in caring for human teeth and other oral tissues and structures. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Paul Williams House Residential Care Coordinator - full time & On-Call
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent is responsible for the day, night, or weekend management and operation of the TCC Paul Williams House apartment facility. Assists adult clients diagnosed with chronic mental illness with activities of daily living, individual and group skills development, crisis counseling and other supportive services. Provides occasional coverage of the emergency services pager.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Service or equivalent experience may be substituted. Three years experience providing behavioral health or case management services. Knowledge of Medicaid third Party Billing preferred.Familiarity with Alaska Native cultures and rural lifestyles required. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must maintain strict client confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Emergency Services Case Manager
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: This position coordinates TCC’s Behavioral Health Program’s centralized intake procedure by collecting and analyzing client request for services and other data, providing crisis intervention and follow up appointment with appropriate behavioral health provider. Also provides care coordination, case management and support services to children, youth, adults, families and communities.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or other Human Services area OR Associates Degree in similar field with at least 3 years work experience in behavioral health. 3 years work experience with an Associates degree; 1 year work experience with a Bachelor’s degree. Must have clear background check (National background check is necessary due to work with or control over children and vulnerable adults. Immunization for TB must be current.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Community Health Practitioner/Instructor
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides primary and emergent health care to village residents as assigned for the Tanana Chiefs Conference region. Incumbent provides coordination and oversight of OSHA and other regulatory and system requirements. Assists then Regional Training Instructor and the Coordinator/Instructor’s with a variety of tasks as time allows. Incumbent travels out in the field extensively.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Board Certified Community Health Practitioner.At least two years of clinical experience in a village clinic. Computer skills required with familiarity with MS Office programs. Certification in advanced emergency Skills (CPR, ETT/EMT). Must maintain strict patient and program confidentiality.Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a cross cultural setting.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Medical Provider
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides services as a Family Practitioner to native patients at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and in villages of interior Alaska.
Qualifications: Medical Doctor licensed to practice in State of Alaska. Completion of residency preferred. Board certified or Board eligible in family practice or other primary care specialty.
Previous clinical experience in cross-cultural setting highly desirable. Staff privileges at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Intensive Case Manager
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent is responsible for assisting families and individuals who are hard to serve, chronically unemployed or at risk clients and families receiving assistance in the PL 102-477 programs. Responsible for planning and developing initiating and coordinating client services focusing on assessment of interests aptitudes, the removal of barriers to employment, the development of prevocational job related skills on the job training, job placement, job coaching and job retention, the primary objective is to identify clients strengths, needs, and barriers related to employment and in becoming self-sufficient. Job incumbent will work with the families and individuals to assess skills, work experience, educational needs, barriers to achieving independence and the employability of each adult caretaker or parent. Job incumbent will assist families and individuals with developing a self sufficiency plan that outlines the steps that the individual or parent care taker will take to increase their independence. Job incumbent will refer and match any supportive services and collaborate with community agencies and employers to provide holistic approach related to service delivery. Identify and match clients to available supportive services or employment that assists clients in achieving their goals. Job incumbent is responsible for tracking and monitoring individuals and families to ensure work participation requirements are met within the Federal and State mandated guidelines for PL 102-477 Programs.
Qualifications: High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Bachelors Degree in Rural Development, Social work or related field of study required. May substitute work experience on a year by year basis. Demonstrated ability to interpret federal regulations and program requirements. Minimum two years of work experience in working with Public and or employment assistance programs or two years of counseling experience. Vocational counseling experience helpful. Strong oral, written, interpersonal, analytical and cross cultural communication skills. Familiarity with TCC tribes in TCC service area preferred. Ability to operate standard office equipment and familiarity with various menu driven software programs. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office such as Word, Publisher and Excel. Strong math and budgeting skills preferred. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Itinerant Behavioral Health Aide IV
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides care coordination, case management and support services to children, youth, adults, families and communities. Assists with program supervisory responsibilities by mentoring less experienced BHAs and acting as a designated supervisor in the absence of the BHA Program Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, nursing or other human services field with 3 years work experience in behavioral health, or an Associates Degree in similar fields with 6 years work experience in behavioral health is preferred; however will train the right candidate who has proven organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and traditions preferred. Must have strong computer skills. Must have strong initiative and prioritizing skills. Must work as part of a team providing quality care. Must have clear criminal background check. Must have knowledge of behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse). Must be familiar with technical documentation. Must be willing to travel overnight to six villages on weekly basis.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Coordinator & Provider (EPSDT)
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent is responsible for planning and organizing EPSDT/Well Child activities within TCC health services, village services, other TCC departments, and outside organizations, as appropriate. Track EPSDT exams and referral services through a database and provide regular periodic outreach and coordination of services to families not participating in screenings and referral services. Identify children eligible for Medicaid and assist in enrollment in the Medicaid program. Set up scheduling and coordinate required support for EPSDT clinics. Train staff on program goals, processes, and other individual role in the EPSDT program. Give presentations pertaining to well child periodic screening and immunizations requirements. Assist with CAIHC, village, and outside correspondence regarding immunization requirements and immunizations due.
Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Nursing (BSN) or Early Childhood Development Preferred. Licensed Practical Nurse preparation/education is acceptable. Must have current licensure in state of Alaska. Must have current provider BLS. PALS preferred. Formal certification in computer database and word processing skills such as Excel and MS Word highly desirable
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Traditional Counselor
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Under direction of the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of Addictions Services, job incumbent provides Traditional Counseling in a remote Recovery Camp environment. This position requires knowledge and experience in Alaska Native traditional practices and working in remote areas, with primarily Alaska Native Clientele and their families. This position is primarily responsible for implementing services using traditional practices to be used in recovery from substance abuse. Services provided by this position ensure the cultural context and integrity of the Recovery Camp treatment services is maintained.
Qualifications: EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have or be able to be State Certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor, level 1 or Traditional Counselor within 12 months of hire.Experience in Alaska Natives Cultures and Traditions is required.Experience working in remote areas.Must have a current Alaska Drivers License.Knowledge and ability to operate riverboats, snow machines, four wheelers and a variety of power tools safely preferred.FBI background check.One year sobriety required, U.A. monitored.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Family Clinician
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor of Addiction Services, incumbent provides Family Clinical Intervention to substance abusing families. This position requires knowledge and experience in substance abuse related family issues as well as Alaskan Native traditional practices. This position will provide family, individual and groups counseling services as well as age and culturally appropriate referrals to local community providers.
Qualifications: EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services field; AND three years experience in the Behavioral Health field OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. Licensed or licensable within 12 months.Strong understanding of co-occurring related issues: Level 1 Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselors Certification preferred; certification required within 12 months of hire.Must have current Alaska State Drivers License.
Familiarity with Alaska Native Traditions and Cultures. Able to travel for extended periods with short notice.FBI background check.One year sobriety required, U.A. monitored.Functional awareness of cross cultural issues in Counseling.Other duties as assigned.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Continuing Care Counselor/Case Manager
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: The position provides coordination of continuing care and case management services for patients including developing a continuing care plan, supervising and teaching relapse prevention, life skills, re-entry skills, family education on relapse symptoms and coordinates service with other care providers. The primary function of this position is to provide transitional and outreach services to patients who have completed the Old Minto Family Recovery Camp (OMFRC) program, with the objective of assuring provision of continuing care services individuals and their families after their return to their home community following completion of treatment services.
Qualifications: EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND level 1 Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselors Certification or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Certification required within 12 months of hire.Must have a current Alaska State Drivers License.Familiarity with Alaska Native Traditions and cultures.Able to travel for extended period with short notices.FBI background check.One year sobriety required, U.A. monitored.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: (Physician's Assistant) Coordinator Instructor Mid-level practitioner
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Job incumbent provides instruction, medical evaluation and supportive services to Community Health Aides/Practitioners in the village clinics.
Qualifications: Nationally certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed (or license eligible) to practice in Alaska.Ability to pass criminal background check per IPCA.
Computer skills required with familiarity with MS Office programs.Experience working in a cross cultural setting.
Must have at least two years of clinical teaching experience.Primary care experience in a rural setting.
Certification in advanced emergency skills (PALS, ACLS, ETT/EMT).Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Administrative skills involving supervision, planning and implementation.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Dental Assistant Supervisor
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Job incumbent supervises and evaluates dental assistants, office support staff, assigns and coordinates daily/weekly/monthly dental assistant assignments, and provides back up coverage in the dental department.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent.Dental Certification from an accredited school in Dental Assisting.Five years work experience as a Dental Assistant. At least one year as a Dental Assistant supervisor. Knowledge of dental assistant and therapist requirements.CPR trained and certified. Certified in Radiology.Considerable knowledge of modern methods and practices in the prevention of dental diseases and prophylaxis.Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal skills. Must have good customer service skills.Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Eye Clinic Optometrist/ Deputy Director Eye Clinic
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Job incumbent’s primary responsibility is to provide optometric care to IHS beneficiaries (Alaska Natives and American Indians) seeking such care at TCC. Conducts field optometry clinics in rural communities within the TCC region annually. At times serves as Acting Director of Eye Clinic in the absence of the Director.
Qualifications: Doctor of Optometry Degree. Optometry license to practice in state of Alaska or licensure requirements for IHS Commission Corps. Officer.At least one (1) year clinical experience.Continuing education required maintaining optometry license.Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: RN Case Manager
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: The job incumbent will work with CHC Clinical Director and providers to manage and monitor patient care under the HRSA grant. Will also provide direct patient care services twice weekly in Nenana, and once monthly rotating to the villages of Alatna/Allakaket, Bettles/Evansville, and Hughes
Qualifications: Possession of an appropriate, valid State Registered Nursing License.Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Alaska driver’s license.Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. ,PALS and ACLS certificate. Three years of increasingly responsible nursing experience including one year of public health or urgent care nursing.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Remote Maintenance Worker (I, II, III)
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Job incumbent trains and provides technical assistance to village water plant operators, utility managers and local governments throughout the TCC region regarding the operation and maintenance of their water and sewer facilities. Primary responsibilities include on-site training, classroom training, technical assistance with troubleshooting and emergencies, reviews and inspections of sanitation facility designs and construction projects for operation and maintenance considerations, routine communication with operators, and site visits.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have a demonstrated competency in the troubleshooting and repair of low pressure boiler systems, working with electrical components, wiring, controls, and operating, maintaining, and repairing chemical treatment equipment. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Computer skills required. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Ability to instruct courses and individuals in a variety of subjects including all aspects of sanitation facility operation and maintenance. Current State of Alaska Driver’s License. RMW I: Provisional Level I certification in water treatment from the State of Alaska. Minimum 1 year experience in water and sewer facility operation and maintenance field. RMW II: Full Level I certification in water treatment from the State of Alaska. Minimum 2 years experience in water and sewer facility operation and maintenance field. RMW III: Level II certification in water treatment from the State of Alaska. Minimum 4 years experience in water and sewer facility operation and maintenance field.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Clinical Support Staff / Medical Assistant
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Prepares patients for clinical encounters to include auditing medical records per center’s medical records and clinical policies and procedures. Provides patient care, within the appropriate scope of practice, for a diversified, multi-cultural group of patients. Provides the appropriate level of care to all patients including Prenatal, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics. Provides patient education, patient referral, patient tracking and assists with procedures for all patient life cycles. Performs a variety of ancillary support activities to include room set-up and maintenance, laboratory services, medical supply inventory, equipment maintenance, linen management, autoclaving and hazardous waste management.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a medical assistant program (or equivalent schooling) or on-the-job training; EMT experience may substitute; one year of experience in an health care setting; phlebotomy and injection skills; current BLS certification; and ability to work independently as part of diverse primary health care team.
Position based in City of Nenana, however, position responsibilities may require travel to other sites in the Tanana Chiefs Conference Region.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Departmental Clinical Supervisor
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, job incumbent oversees the clinical services provided by the Behavioral Health Department, with the exception of medical services, and assures compliance with all regulatory agencies’ standards and regulations as they relate to the clinical aspects of the Department. This position supervises and evaluates the clinical staff. An additional component of this position is the ability to provide psychological testing. The position is based on Fairbanks. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adults and youngsters in out patient and residential settings. May be delegated with the Director’s duties in the absence of the Director.
Qualifications: EDUCATION: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field.; AND Must have at least 5 years experience in the behavioral health field with adult, adolescent and child clients: OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. Licensed or licensable within 6 months of hire as a behavioral health professional. Credentialed or ability to be credentialed within 6 months of hire in both substance abuse treatment (Master Addictions Counselor) and social work or mental health field. Must have at least 5 years experience in the behavioral health field with adult, adolescent and child clients. Must have at least 3 years experience as a clinical supervisor and program management. Strong experience in Medicaid billing and appropriate supporting documentation. Experience in administering and reporting on psychological testing for adults and children. Maintain ethical standards including confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written skills. Strong interpersonal skills including awareness of culturally appropriate service delivery and staff needs. Ability to travel to villages if needed. Ability to provide training in behavioral health topics. Pass criminal background check and with current Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Physical Activity Center Attendant
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent implements physical activities and nutritional wellness to the Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Beneficiaries and staff in the Fairbanks Area. Incumbent assists in setting personal fitness goals, monitors personal fitness plans and assists with the daily operation of the Physical Activity Center.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and cross cultural communication skills. Computer experience, using various Windows applications and database systems with the ability to type 40 w.p.m. Must have or obtain CPR certification within sixty days of hire date. Must maintain strict confidentiality. Education in physical education, nutrition, coaching, health education, athletic training, or exercise physiology preferred. Experience in personal lifestyle goal setting for health education preferred. Ability to set up and maintain exercise equipment preferred. Ability to plan and implement individual exercise and activity programs preferred.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Provider (EPSDT)
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job Summary: Job incumbent is responsible for planning and organizing EPSDT/Well Child activities within TCC health services, village services, other TCC departments, and outside organizations, as appropriate. Track EPSDT exams and referral services through a database and provide regular periodic outreach and coordination of services to families not participating in screenings and referral services. Identify children eligible for Medicaid and assist in enrollment in the Medicaid program. Set up scheduling and coordinate required support for EPSDT clinics. Train staff on program goals, processes, and other individual role in the EPSDT program. Give presentations pertaining to well child periodic screening and immunizations requirements. Assist with CAIHC, village, and outside correspondence regarding immunization requirements and immunizations due. Provide EPSDT exams.
Qualifications: Physician Assistant or Nationally certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Eligible for Alaska PA-C License, possess national certification for Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Must have current provider BLS. PALS preferred.Formal certification in computer database and word processing skills such as Excel and MS Word highly desirable.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Elder Nutrition Program Coordinator
Location: Fairbanks
Job Summary: Job incumbent performs administrative functions necessary for the Elder Nutrition Program, including planning, developing standards, policies, and procedures that commensurate with federal guidelines. Job incumbent assists village elder nutrition cooks in scheduling and conducting local elder nutrition services including menu planning, procurement of food and facilitating supplies, equipment, orders shipping through wholesalers. Job incumbent monitors compliance with program sanitation requirements.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or two years experience as a program coordinator. One year experience in budget preparation and management of budgets.Experience in working with tribal councils and rural community services.Strong organizational and problem solving skills. Strong computer skills, with experience in Excel and Microsoft Word.
6.Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Elder Nutrition Cook - Hughes, Kaltag, McGrath
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Under joint supervision of the village council and the Elder Nutrition Program Coordinator, incumbent is responsible for scheduling and conducting local elder nutrition services including the planning of menu’s, procurement storage and preparation of food, inventory of project groceries, supplies and equipment and compliance with program sanitation requirements. Supervision of this position may be by the Tribal Family Youth Specialist or Tribal Administrator, upon approval from village council.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience working with the elderly preferred. Must have demonstrated abilities to communicate both orally and in writing and have good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills. Candidates who are bilingual (conversant in both English and the Athabascan dialect of their village and/or are tribal members of the village) are preferred. Must have Basic math skills. Good organizational skills.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Tribal Family Youth Specialist- Anvik, Hughes
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Tribal Administrator, incumbent coordinates the delivery of services in their village as indicated in the goals and objectives of the Child Care and Development Fund & the Indian Child Welfare Act Project.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent.2 years work or volunteer experience with families or related field preferred. Must be familiar with the village & be able to effectively communicate with the residents. Demonstrated abilities to communicate both orally & in writing. Candidate who are bilingual (conversant in both English & the Athabascan dialect of their village &/or are tribal members of the village) are preferred. Basic computer skills. Must have a clear criminal background.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Behavioral Health Aide- Eagle
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides generalist mental health and substance abuse services to individuals, their families and communities with primary focus on prevention, early intervention and case management. These services may include but are not limited to crisis intervention and out patient services to youth and adults, information and referral, education and prevention, consultation with other agencies, and mental health and substance abuse community education programs. Job incumbent philosophically includes concern with the emotional, physical, spiritual, family, social and cultural well being and health of individuals, their families and the communities in which they reside.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Training in human development, social services, counseling or related field. Must be clean and sober for at least one year immediately prior to starting employment. Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of sub regional lifestyles and traditions preferred. Ability to cultivate respectful and collaborative working relationships with individuals in the community. Must have clear criminal background. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Supported Living Specialist - Kaltag & Huslia
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides and/or coordinates supports that are necessary to assist clients live as independently as possible. Assists in the planning, implementing and documenting of the clients plan of care, assuring the well-being, safety and quality of life of the clients. Provides guidance and training that facilitates independence, recognizes and respects the rights of the clients.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be at least eighteen years old per Medicaid regulations. One year of experience working with person with disability required. Personal commitment to development, implementation and monitoring of the plan of care as it is in the least restrictive environment. Must be able to document client activities, as required. Effective communication skills and maintain client confidentiality.
Annual TB test, as required by Medicaid waiver. Must have clear criminal background. Acquires and maintains CPR and First Aid certification, as required by Medicaid waiver and State of Alaska.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Chore Provider- various villages
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides respite care to families who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience providing chore services. Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to follow direction with minimal on site supervision. Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic skills. Must have current cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation and first aide certificate or receive certification within 30-60 days of employment. Submit to fingerprinting and background check within 30-60 days of employment according to AS 47.05.017 and AS 47.14.100. Must be free of communicable diseases and other conditions that would pose a substantial safety or health risk to the family or clients. Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Provide services in a respectful and caring manner consistent with client’s values and lifestyle. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Community Health Aide/Practitioner - Part-Time; regular in various villages
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Open in the following villages: Healy Lake, Hughes, Evansville, Rampart, Ruby
Job incumbent provides primary health care to village residents, provides clinic services, community education, assists other health care providers, and administers emergency care.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED2. Ability to pass TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) as required by Statewide CHAP. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must maintain strict patient and program confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Educator/Nutritionist Allakaket P/T
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Located in Tetlin
Job incumbent provides support and assistance through family centered programming, in a developmentally appropriate way, to families with children between the ages of three and five years. Incumbent supports family and child wellness through health and nutrition activities and experiences. Incumbent also provides programming in a professional manner in accordance with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Federal Head Start Performance Standards and Regulations.
Qualifications: Nineteen years of age or older. GED or High School diploma. Current Child Development Associate Home Base Credential, AA in Early Childhood, or BA/BS with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood, preferred. If does not meet minimum, must complete Training Employment Agreement at time of application. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a developmentally appropriate program for inter-cultural groups of young children in a rural community. Demonstrated ability to prepare and provide nutritional services and educational experiences to children and adults. Must be able to communicate with families to be served and be familiar with the community and ethnic background of the families. Demonstrated respect for family as the child’s first teacher and demonstrated ability to represent Head Start well in the community. Annual physical exam, with negative TB clearance. Clear State Criminal background check. Annual adult/child/infant CPR certification and current First Aid certification. Willingness to travel outside of community to attend training’s/conferences.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Community Health Aide/Practitioner - Full-Time; Regular- various villages
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Opens in the following villages:Alatna, Allakaket, Chalkyitsik, Dot Lake, Evansville, Healy Lake, Hughes, Kaltag, Stevens Village, Northway and Rampart.
Job incumbent provides primary health care to village residents, provides clinic services, community education, assists other health care providers, and administers emergency care.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Ability to pass TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) as required by Statewide CHAP. Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to read and write in English. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills.Must maintain strict patient and program confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Village Public Safety Officer - All Villages in TCC region
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent will enforce public safety in the rural villages within the Tanana Chiefs region. The incumbent will perform the following services: enforce public safety, provide emergency medical response, provide fire protection services, organize search and rescue when necessary, maintain community and environmental safety, and act as vaccinator of rabies. Some VPSO duties will vary from village to village.
Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age. Previous law enforcement or public safety-related training or experience is helpful, but not required. Must be familiar with rural Native traditions and lifestyles in rural Native communities.Must be a United States citizen or a resident alien who has demonstrated an intent to become a citizen of the United States.Must pass the Public Safety background check on misdeameaner and /or felony convictions as judged by the VPSO Standards Council of the Alaska State Troopers. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with others, both orally and in writing. High school diploma, or its equivalent.Must be free from any physical, emotional, visual, hearing, or mental condition which would adversely affect performance as a Village Public Safety Officer.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Lead Educator (Ft. Yukon)
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides support and assistance through family centered programming, in a developmentally appropriate way, to families with pregnant women, and children between the ages of birth and fives years of age, dependent upon the local program option (Center Base, Combination Base, or Home Base). This position provides programming in a professional manner in accordnace with the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and Indian Child Welfare Act.
Qualifications: Must be at least nineteen years of age. Hight school dipolma or GED equivalent. AA in Early Childhood Education preferred, or BA/BS with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood, or Child Development Associate. If does not meet minimum, must complete Training Employment Agreement at time of application. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. Demostrated ability to establish a devlopmentally apporpriate program for intercultural groups of young children in rurual community. Initial physical exam upon hire, and annual negative TB clearance. Clear State criminal background check. Willingness to travel outside of the community to attend training and conferences. Annual Adult, Child, Infant CPR certification and current First Aid Certification. Demonstrated respect for the family as the child's first eacher and emonstrated ability to represent Head Start well in the community. Must de dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and independent. Demonstrated respect, sensitivity, empathy, non-judgmental, ability inspire trust. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Educator/Nutritionist (Holy Cross)
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides support and assistance through family centered programming, in a developmentally appropriate way, to families with children between the ages of three and five years. Incumbent suports family and child wellness through health and nutrition activities and experiences. Incumbent also provides programming in a professional maner in accordance with the NAEYS Code of Ethical Conduct and the Federal Head Start Perfomrance Standards and Regulations.
Qualifications: Nineteen years of age or older. GED or High School diploma. Current Child Devlopment Associate Home Base Credential, AA in Early Childhood, or BA/BS with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood, preferred. If does not meet minimum, must complete Training Employment Agreement at time of application. Demostrated ability to work effectively in a devlopmentally approprate program for inter-cultural groups of young children in a rural community. Demonstrated ability to prepare and provide nutritional services and educational experiences to children and adults. Must be able to communicate with families to be served and be familiar with the community and ethnic background of the families. Demonstrated respect for family as the child's first teacher and demonstrated ability to represent Head Start well in the community. Annual physical exam, with negative TB clearance. Clear State Criminal backgrough check. Annual adult/child/infant CPR certification and current First Aid certification. Willingness to travel outside of community to attend training's/conferences.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Educator/Nutritionist (Kaltag)
Location: Rural
Job Summary: Job incumbent provides support and assistance through family centered programming, in a developmentally appropriate way, to families with children between the ages of three and five years. Incumbent suports family and child wellness through health and nutrition activities and experiences. Incumbent also provides programming in a professional maner in accordance with the NAEYS Code of Ethical Conduct and the Federal Head Start Perfomrance Standards and Regulations.
Qualifications: Nineteen years of age or older. GED or High School diploma. Current Child Devlopment Associate Home Base Credential, AA in Early Childhood, or BA/BS with 12 credit hours in Early Childhood, preferred. If does not meet minimum, must complete Training Employment Agreement at time of application. Demostrated ability to work effectively in a devlopmentally approprate program for inter-cultural groups of young children in a rural community. Demonstrated ability to prepare and provide nutritional services and educational experiences to children and adults. Must be able to communicate with families to be served and be familiar with the community and ethnic background of the families. Demonstrated respect for family as the child's first teacher and demonstrated ability to represent Head Start well in the community. Annual physical exam, with negative TB clearance. Clear State Criminal backgrough check. Annual adult/child/infant CPR certification and current First Aid certification. Willingness to travel outside of community to attend training's/conferences.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Tanana Chiefs Conference is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V & exercising Indian preference pursuant to P.L.
93-638
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