Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Alaska Division of Well being and Social Companies has launched its participation in a brand new web-based platform to assist deal with workforce shortages at long-term service and help businesses in Alaska.

The brand new web site goals to place certified well being and repair professionals to work offering high-quality care to recipients.

ConnectToCareJobs.com is a private-public partnership between Alaska’s Senior and Disabilities Companies Division and ADvancing States, a nonprofit group centered on enhancing long-term providers and helps for older adults, folks with disabilities, and their caregivers.

“Service suppliers – particularly assisted dwelling properties, expert nursing services, and private care businesses – usually have had a tough time filling positions and the pandemic has solely compounded that downside,” stated SDS Director John Lee. “We’re excited to have this useful resource out there now to make it simpler for employers and job seekers to attach with one another. It’s a win-win state of affairs for everybody and we recognize ADvancing States’ function in organising the system, supporting DHSS and offering it without charge to the State of Alaska, job seekers or employers.”

The web site matches job seekers who create a profile figuring out their skilled abilities, expertise and availability with licensed well being care services and private care providers businesses which have listed open positions. Employers can recruit for all kinds of medical, allied well being and help workers positions.

The Senior and Disabilities Companies Division took the lead on growing the mission for Alaska after studying in regards to the nationwide initiative by way of their long-time collaboration with ADvancing States.

Colorado, Michigan and Oregon have already begun utilizing the system to deal with related issues in filling excessive demand well being care jobs of their states.