NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources for senior citizens and non-elderly disabled in the area served by the project.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve and provide results for the elderly and disabled served.
- Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
- Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
- Ability to keep organized, accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.
- Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR/First Aide or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Alaska drivers license, with good driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 25 lbs. The majority of work is performed outside or in an elders home. The office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas. May require local travel between compact services of CRNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Works in an environment where protection of client confidentiality is essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided where/when needed. The CRNA office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas; client homes will be treated like it is part of the facility when present in the home on work hours, and may involve use of household products/chemicals.