Hospital Social Worker *$10,000 Sign On* and Retention Bonus Eligible
Bethel , Alaska
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
Uses holistic approach in provision of medical social services to YKDRH patients and their families to assist in solving or ameliorating physical, social, emotional, and / or environmental problems which retard or prevent patients from attaining or retaining optimum health.
Social services are provided to people of all ages, from intra-uterine through elderly.
Position Qualifications :
- MSW (Master of Social Work) from an accredited school of Social Work
- One (1) year experience in hospital or health-care setting.
- State of Alaska license at Master’s level (LMSW) required or eligibility.
- Valid Alaska State driver’s license is required.
- Prefer experience working in cross-cultural setting with bilingual language skills in English & Yup'ik.
- Should be able to perform supervisory tasks when supervisor is away, work independently and in collaboration with other social worker.
Benefits
- Generous PTO beginning at 4.5 weeks
- School loan repayment eligibility
- Ten paid holidays
- Tort Claims coverage
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Retirement plans
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Wellness Center
- Flexible Spending Account