What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Navigator - Office of the President - Juneau - Open Until Filled position at Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Community Navigator
INFORMATION
Department: Office of the President
Type of Position: Non-exempt
Location of Work: Juneau
Covered Position: Yes
Salary Grade(s): 8/9 ($26.97 - $35.20 DOE)
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time
PURPOSE
The Community Navigator will serve as a liaison between community residents and Tlingit & Haida to enhance local knowledge of services, direct requests for technical assistance, and be a resource for general questions and concerns regarding Tlingit & Haida services.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Liaison To: Communities, Tribal Citizens, Managers, other service providers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Be the local resource for questions and concerns with direct contact to Tlingit & Haida to quickly resolve issues
Facilitate communication from Tlingit & Haida to the appropriate department and personnel
Communicate with other Tlingit & Haida departments to coordinate services as needed
Create strong relationships with service providers and have strong working knowledge of what services they provide
Keep open communication with community leaders and volunteers who may have immediate questions or situations that need to be addressed
Create and utilize a system to check in with community leaders and service providers to ensure accurate information and appropriate follow-up
Collaborate and build relationships with other Liaisons, Navigators and Field Managers (in and out of the community) regarding regional services
Proactively connect with Tlingit & Haida staff traveling to the community to inform them of issues and requests
Promote educational opportunities to expose students and other citizens to potential careers and opportunities available through Tlingit & Haida
Other duties as assigned
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A
Other Authority: N/A
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Alaska Natives, Alaska Native cultures, and rural Alaska
Knowledge of Tribal, State, federal programs
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to use video teleconference equipment, or ability to learn technical skills
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and platforms
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Associates Degree in business or related field
2 years related experience
Valid Drivers license with clean driving record
Substitution for Degree
High School diploma and
4 years related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Reliable transportation
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is at will. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
Salary : $27 - $35
