Workforce Development Supervisor

Workforce Development Supervisor

Department: Education

Program: Education & Career Development

Reports to: Education & Career Development Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Workforce Development Supervisor manages the Workforce Development program at Kenaitze Indian Tribe. The successful candidate will develop partnerships with tribal programs, schools, local businesses, and community organizations to promote vocational training opportunities, permanent employment, and promote equity in the workforce for Kenaitze Indian Tribal members, Tribal spouses, and eligible Alaska Native, and American Indians. The Workforce Development Supervisor will manage the apprentice programs funded through the Education Department. This position will closely assist with the development and operation of the caseloads that the two (2) Workforce Development Coordinators manage as they work with un'ina. The Workforce Development Supervisor will identify, create, and implement a program of study surrounding career counseling, life skills, and inventories. The superivsor will lead in the delivery of the curriculum. The Incumbent will track, gather, and report on data from the program in order to monitor the success of the program and to meet any and all grant requirements.

Essential Functions

• Develops workforce programs that guide un'ina to self-sufficiency
• Reviews all cases to ensure quality and adherence to grant regulations, and stays informed on education and employment trends, recommending potential changes in service delivery
• Supervises Workforce Development Coordinators, oversees the workforce development program, and leads staffing meetings to ensure grant regulations are being adhered
• Oversees marketing of the workforce development program throughout the community
• Collaborates with supervisor and staff to ensure the Tribe's representation at essential Tribal, local, state and federal employment meetings and activities
• Develops and assist in leading trainings on life skills, employability skills, independent living skills and other skills necessary for clients to complete education and obtain employment
• Manages the tribal scholarship program
• Collects data in relation to un'ina progress following all grant requirements
• Assists with grant reporting as determined by the Education & Career Development Manager
• 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

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• None

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

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

List Tools:

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: both

Travel

• Local
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor'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
• Experience in developing policy and procedures

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• 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

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.