Support Specialist

COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:          Support Specialist

Department:     Youth Education (YE)

Reports To:      Program Manager

Supervises:       None  

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:       N2

Job Type:         On-Call

AKBCU:           No      ICPA:   Yes

General Functions:   

This position will be responsible for assisting the Camp Lead(s) in creating a positive learning environment and assisting the participants during the STEM, language, and cultural camp activities.  This position will work with a small group of students to do multiple activities, aid with location set-up and tear-down, facilitate indoor and outdoor activities, interact with families, and supervise youth while in attendance at the camps. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist Camp Lead in instruction and supportive services. 
• Work with small groups of youth during camp activities. 
• Prepare camp materials under the direction of the camp lead(s). 
• Assist with classroom management. 
• Assist with students with disabilities.  
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and community members. 
• Conduct parent involvement activities. 
• Supervise and assist students during lunch, field trips, and camp activities. 
• Maintain a safe environment for students.  
• Promptly report any accidents, destruction of property, or abusive behavior. 
• Adhere to all CITC policies and regulations. 
• Reflect a high degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. 
• Perform all other duties as needed and assigned. 

Job Specifications: 

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and well with a team. 
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities.  
• Strong problem- solving skills. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, educational, training and cultural needs of the Alaska Native/American Indian community. 

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Continued employment is contingent upon a receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with youth and/or camp experience. 
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for at least three years. 

Disclaimer 

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.  It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job.  Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

1/23/25 - TW