Victims & Young Offender Support Specialist (Wasilla)

Position Summary: Knik Tribe is looking for a motivated team member who has a passion for creating opportunities for our Tribal Members and eligible participants who reside in our service area. This position will require knowledge, case management, and support for youth victims of substance abuse and/or youth delinquency. Case support will be required to understand and administer grant funds as well as related education programs. This position will provide referral services, career exploration, outreach, advocacy, cultural support, and workshop facilitation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): The successful candidate will: • Provide one-on-one coaching and life skills. • Assist in the facilitation of group activities or workshops. • Work as part of a team: the team includes co-workers, partner agencies and the participant. • Manage an active participant caseload. • Establish goals with youth by administering appropriate assessment tools, interpreting results and developing plans to identify education and career pathways, and/or employment placements. • Maintain regular contact with tribal partners. • Collect and manage required data for quarterly and annual reports. • Provide follow-up contact with program participants in accordance with our federal requirements. • Conducts outreach activities to recruit participation in KT programs/services. This includes attending meetings/coalitions and community outreach events. • Collaborate to foster a multisystemic response to the opioid and substance abuse crisis. • Reduce negative outcomes for youth impacted by opioids and other substances. • Assist in grant writing projects. • Provides administrative/clerical support, filing, data entry and word processing. • Other duties as assigned. Job Specifications: • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with a particular ability to get along well with people. • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments. • Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere. • Create connections between elders, youth, and adults, and community stakeholders utilizing traditional cultural values with every opportunity. Minimum Requirements • One (1) plus years in community engagement, education, public outreach, or related field; OR any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. • Strong Public Speaking and presentation skills. • Experience working with children, teens, or seniors. • Event planning and program coordination. • Ability to explain complex topics in engaging, age-appropriate way. • Experience working with diverse communities. • Intermediate tech skills for creating outreach materials. • Must be highly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision. • Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian culture and/or community resources. • Valid Alaska driver’s license and be insurable under KT’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for the past 5 years. • Current First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. • Clean state and federal background check. SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent visits to schools, senior centers, and community organizations. • Some evening or weekend events may be required. • Travel within the community to connect with local groups. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs. • Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications. • Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems. • Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes. • Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by the Knik Tribe Personnel Manual Section 8.1. General Information: Location: 1744 N Prospect Drive, Palmer, AK 99645 Supervisor: DOJ Coordinator Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions. Additional Information: NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children. To Apply: Submit Resume to: Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers