CHAP Supervisor/Instructor

CHAP Supervisor/InstructorWe 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.Position Summary: Supervise Community Health Aides/Practitioners (CHA/Ps) in overall job performance and ensure quality health care at the village level. Supervises clinic management and on-site instruction of CHA/Ps.Position Responsibility:Maintains established corporate department policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement programs, and safety standards.Acts as immediate supervisor for assigned CHA/Ps and office assistants in all aspects of job performance, including timeliness, customer service, clinic upkeep and maintenance and clinical services.Functions as a team coordinator and liaison for the village health care team, village council, and the community.Represents Community Health Aide Program on functional team meetings.Coordinates Standing Orders for Community Health Aides.May represent Community Health Aide Program at the state level on CHA/P related committees.Provides instruction in clinic management, organization and patient care to CHA/Ps in assigned villages, based on identified needs. Refers CHA/Ps to other training resources as appropriate. Coordinates Precession training for CHA/Ps with the Field Supervision Coordinator.Actively serves as a resource person for CHA/Ps, village councils and communities in matters of YKHC policies and CHAP procedures. Identifies needs, provides information and training as able and/or refers to other resources as appropriate.Identifies clinic and CHA problem areas and in collaboration with Field Supervision Coordinator, plans, implements and evaluates follow-up with clinic, staff, and village council.Completes trip objectives based on pre-planning and submits required trip reports and documentation to appropriate programs.Evaluates administrative and clinical performance of CHA/Ps on an on-going basis. Provides field follow-up training for CHA's at appropriate levels.Directs Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities in assigned villages.Communicates verbally and in writing with CHA/P, within CHAP, Village governing bodies, community members and with other YKHC health systems participants as needed.Submits summary reports of activities and projects to include a monthly scorecard.Participates in designated training to maintain clinical skills using the "Clinical Skills List" guideline.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Position Qualifications:Positive work history.Certified Community Health Aide, session III or higher.One year (1) experience in providing health care.Must obtain Alaska Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification within 2 years of hire date.Current ETT. EMT I preferredCurrent Alaska Driver's License.Clear Background check.Proficient with Microsoft Word, Email, RPMS and TelehealthGood communication skills and basic computer knowledge.Management and/or supervisory experience in a rural, cross-cultural setting preferred.Bilingual Yup'ik/English, Athabascan/English or Cupik/English preferred.Supervise staff and operations of village clinics, including hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action and terminations.Benefits Include:Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over timeEleven paid holidaysComprehensive healthcare coverageLife and Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountRetirement plansEmployee Wellness CenterPlus More! Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.