What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation?
Housing Specialist
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)
Position Summary:
Under general direction of the Housing Services Manager, inspects corporate owned units for the purpose of maintenance, inspection, repair, and other purposes consistent with rental agreement.
Primary focus for this position would be to assist with Long Term Employee Housing quarterly inspections.
- Works closely with Housing Services Manager
- Enters units and inspects heating, lighting, ventilating, and sanitary facilities.
- Inspects dwellings for safe and unobstructed passageways, stairways and exits
- Inspects dwellings for cleanliness, proper disposal of garbage and rubbish
- Reviews documents and analyzes tenant files; summarizes and prepares reports.
- Submits written reports regarding inspection results.
- Based upon findings, recommends needed improvements to make property comfortable and safe
- Corresponds with renter regarding violations of the Corporate Housing Manual and time allowed for correction of deficient conditions
- Follows up on violations to assure corrections by renter
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Minimum Experience: At least two (2) years of relevant experience in housing services or real estate/property management preferred. May be substituted with one year of office experience.
- License, Certification, Registration: Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License.
- Equipment/Tools: None
- Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook… etc.) Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate interdepartmentally. Ability to work independently with little to no supervision. Is Adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
- Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Benefits:
- Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
- School loan repayment eligibility
- Eleven (11) paid holidays
- Tort Claims coverage
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Retirement plans
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Wellness Center
- Flexible Spending Account
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)
