Health and Social Services Assistant Director

Chickaloon Native Village•Sutton, AK
•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, accrued PTO and free training and educational opportunities. You will also have opportunities to learn Ahtna language and cultural lifeways. Our environment is family-friendly, with wellness activities and opportunities for fun! This position is housed, in our Health & Social Services Department located in the Life House Clinic in Sutton, Alaska. Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun! We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and organized H&SS Assistant Director who is committed to supporting the health, wellness, and overall success of CVTC citizens and the community. The ideal candidate will be a strong team leader who can provide operational guidance, manage expenditures and grants, foster positive working relationships, and support H&SS programs in delivering culturally centered and ethical services. This individual will model professional communication, encourage healthy relationships and boundaries, and build a supportive environment where staff can learn, collaborate, and thrive while advancing CVTC’s mission of “helping our citizens and community to thrive.”

Requirements

  • 3 - 5 years of experience supporting leadership with special projects is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
  • Ability to type 40-60 words per minute efficiently and accurately.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
  • A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.
  • Complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, social services, psychology, or other related field is preferred but may be substituted for three additional years of relative experience.
  • Training for Chickaloon Native Village (CNV) Tribal citizens will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational guidance
  • Manage expenditures and grants
  • Foster positive working relationships
  • Support H&SS programs in delivering culturally centered and ethical services
  • Model professional communication
  • Encourage healthy relationships and boundaries
  • Build a supportive environment where staff can learn, collaborate, and thrive

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Accrued PTO
  • Free training and educational opportunities
  • Opportunities to learn Ahtna language and cultural lifeways
  • Wellness activities
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