Activity Coordinator- Long Term Care

Bethel​, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is located in the Southwestern Alaska town of Bethel, with a total of approximately 6,000 people. YKHC supports 1500 employees, providing the health services to a primarily Yup'ik Eskimo Native population for an area the size of Oregon. Services are provided through a Bethel located hospital and 50 clinics throughout the YK Delta.

Position Summary:

Responsible for coordinating, directing, planning and conducting the life enrichment and resident activity programs. This position will also work closely with community volunteers.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a Qualified Activity Professional as defined in LTC regulations but will train on the job.
• Must meet the requirements for Activity Coordinator as defined by Federal and State Skilled Nursing Home regulations or be able to obtain this qualification within two years of hire.
• Valid Alaska State Driver's License
• Various multi-media equipment.
• Common business office equipment.
• Operates motor vehicle according to YKHC policy.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend short correspondence and memos and follow instructions. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence and keep basic records of tasks performed. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, family and employees of the corporation.
• Prefer Yup'ik/English bilingual speaker.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits Include:

• 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

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Additional Information:

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@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)