Workforce Development Coordinator

Workforce Development Coordinator

Department: Education

Program: Education & Career Development

Reports To: Workforce Development Supervisor

Supervises: Youth Apprentices (5)

Revision Date: 4/2/2025

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 between 18-25 years of age in the areas of vocation, training, and career counseling. This position is also responsible for assisting un'ina and potential employees in job training, job search, and placement, as well as leading trainings on life skills, employability skills, independent living skills, and other soft skills necessary for clients to complete education and obtain employment. The Workforce Development Coordinator collaborates with Tribal programs, schools and community organizations to promote vocational training opportunities and equity for Kenaitze Indian Tribal members, and eligible Alaska Native and American Indians. The Workforce Development Coordinator provides oversight and supervision for the youth workforce apprentice programs funded through the Education Department and assists in gathering data to monitor program success and meet all grant requirements.

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
• Reviews all cases to ensure quality and adherence to grant regulations
• Oversees the placement of the youth apprentice program
• Oversees efficient and effective utilization of programs, protocols and policies and procedures
• Collaborates with supervisor and staff to ensure the Tribe's representation at essential local, state and federal employment meetings and activities
• Leads trainings on life skills, employability skills, independent living skills and other skills necessary for clients to complete education and obtain employment
• Acts as a consultant to other Kenaitze Indian Tribe departments when working with un'ina with multiple needs
• Ensures 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)
• 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

Equipment used for job: Computer, Phone, Scanner, Fax and other office tools

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Both

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Education or Human Services related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in community based programs
• Experience working with Department of Public Assistance, Department of Education, and other State and Federal agencies
• Experience in the development of community program strategies
• Experience managing private, state and federal grants; and grant compliance

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, or within 30 days

Special Skills

• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to evaluate needs assessments to meet the needs of the population to be served
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information orally and in writing
• Ability to work with professional and support staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.