Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation·Goodnews Bay, Alaska
The Community Health Aide provides direct support, education, and outreach to bridge gaps between healthcare providers and diverse rural communities. They facilitate health screenings, coordinate wellness workshops, and collect community health data to improve public health outcomes.
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) is a tribally operated nonprofit health system providing high‑quality, culturally responsive care in Bristol Bay.
BBAHC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to live and work in one of Alaska’s most unique and beautiful regions.
At BBAHC, employees don’t just have jobs they have meaningful careers.
Our team members play a vital role in making a measurable difference in rural healthcare while working in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.
We value integrity, compassion, teamwork, and respect for Alaska Native cultures and traditions.
Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional seeking purpose‑driven work, BBAHC provides an opportunity to grow while serving a close‑knit community.
Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters.
The Community Health Aide plays a vital role in improving public health outcomes by providing direct support and education to diverse communities.
This position focuses on bridging gaps between healthcare providers and community members, ensuring access to essential health services and resources.
The role involves conducting outreach, facilitating health screenings, and promoting preventive care initiatives tailored to the unique needs of the population.
The Community Health Aide collaborates closely with healthcare professionals, local organizations, and government agencies to implement effective health programs.
Ultimately, this position aims to empower individuals and families to make informed health decisions, contributing to the overall well-being and resilience of the community.
Work hours may vary from part‑time to full‑time based on training level, training requirements, and established clinic hours. The CHA primarily works in an assigned village clinic and consults with a referral physician or supervising healthcare provider via radio, telephone, fax, telemedicine, or email. The position requires sufficient vision, hearing, manual dexterity, mobility, health, and strength to perform frequent handwriting and data entry; use of medical equipment and electronic communication devices; repetitive hand and arm movements; frequent travel by unpressurized aircraft, private vehicles, small boats, snowmachines, or all‑terrain vehicles in all weather conditions; frequent light physical activity (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds) and occasional moderate to heavy lifting (20–50 pounds or more); exposure to infectious diseases, blood, bodily fluids, and hazardous situations; and occasional provision of emergency care outside the clinic, including in patients’ homes or outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in community health or social services. Proficiency in public health principles and the ability to reside in the assigned community are required.
Market context
In Alaska, community health aide roles are often driven by ongoing need in remote and underserved communities, where local residency and public health knowledge matter. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can live in the assigned community, bring community health or social services experience, and adapt to broad, hands-on responsibilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for residency expectations and highlight any local service experience in your application.
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