Job Information
Kenaitze Indian Tribe Workforce Development Coordinator in Kenai, Alaska
Workforce Development Coordinator
Department: Education
Program: Education and Career Development
Reports To: Workforce Development Supervisor
Revision Date: 8/15/2024
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The Workforce Development Coordinator manages a caseload of clients in the areas of vocation, training, and career counseling. This position is also responsible for assisting un'ina and potential employees of the community in job training, job search and placement. He/she collaborates with tribal programs, schools and community organizations to promote vocational opportunities and equity for Kenaitze Indian Tribal members, and eligible Alaska Native and American Indians. Provides oversight and supervision for the adult workforce apprentice programs funded through the Education Department.
Essential Functions
- Make program referrals to other Tribal services or community programs
- Manage a caseload of clients providing career counseling services to lead clients to self-sufficiency
- Regularly review all cases to ensure quality and adherence to local, state and federal guidelines and grant regulations
- Supervise and oversee the youth apprentice program
- Responsible for efficient and effective utilization of programs, protocols and policies and procedures
- Collaborate with supervisor and staff to ensure the Tribe's representation at essential local, state and federal employment meetings and activities
- Lead trainings on life skills, employability skills, independent living skills and other skills necessary for clients to complete education and obtain employment
- Act as a consultant to other Kenaitze Indian Tribe departments when working with un'ina with multiple needs
- Responsible for staying informed on education and employment trends, and recommending changes in service delivery
- Ensure workplace safety guidelines are followed for staff, vendors and un'ina
- Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
- Light work
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work .
Physical Requirements
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Climb (Stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/descend, work atop, traverse)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Repetitive Motion
OSHA Categories
- Category III
- Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid
Equipment and Tools
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