TRIBAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR - Anchorage

Vacancy Name
TRIBAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR - Anchorage
Vacancy No
VN571
Employment Type
Full Time Non-Exempt
Location
Anchorage-Central Office
Salary Range
$27.10-$33.48
Salary Period
Hourly
Benefits
Full time-eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY: Supports the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Alaska Tribal Justice Resource Center (ATJRC). Coordinate one-on-one and small group training and technical assistance sessions with tribal communities, including intake, assessment and developing a training and technical assistance plan.Support tribes to plan, design and develop partnerships to implement and/or enhance their TRIBAL JUSTICE systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Guide program planning and needs assessment with input from community leaders, project staff and partners. Solicits input from stakeholders, both in Alaska and national technical assistance providers, as well as Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
2. Work with program partners to ensure Grantees needs are met without duplication of efforts.
3. Work with program partners to implement a Grantee needs assessment.
4. Review all Grantees strategic plans, logic models and timelines and meet with Grantees regularly to problem solve challenges and celebrate successes.
5. Provide training and technical assistance (TTA) including trainings, workshops, webinars and information sessions. Connect TTA recipients to appropriate information, service providers, and specialized trainers, as requested.
6. Complete site visits to provide local training for Grantees. Coordinate these site visits with other TA partners and as needed and obtain approval from Manager and BJA.
7. Submit regular progress reports and responds to requests for information on project activities. Lead the collection and reporting of Performance Measures.
8. Work with Manager to assure that reporting requirements of the grants are met.
9. Participate in regular supervisory meetings and all required training.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in all appropriate training functions, developing and leading workshops, presenting at conferences, etc.
2. Network with other RurAL CAP staff, service providers, prevention organizations and agency partners to promote the mission and goals of RurAL CAP.

WORK ACTIVITIES

1. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
2. Uses computers and computer systems effectively to develop documents and formal business communications, enter data, create spreadsheets, and process information.
3. Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
4. Researches, observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
5. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members and facilitates members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
6. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Communicates effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of a diverse audience.
2. Able to read, comprehend and follow established regulations and policies and procedures.
3. Able to establish excellent rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
4. Possesses negotiation abilities to bring others together to try to reconcile differences.
5. Monitors/assess performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
6. Possesses judgment and decision making abilities to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
7. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
8. Able to develop specific goals, prioritize projects and assignments, organize, and accomplish work with little to no direct supervision.

JOB CONDITIONS:

1. Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol free workplace.
2. General office environment, shared office space.
3. Daily use of computer and phones.
4. Able to endure and balance work fluctuations, deadlines, and interruptions; must be able to work weekends, and long hours during occasional peak work periods.
5. Regular travel to rural Alaska and ability to carry out job responsibilities in rural areas without, or with limited, running water and sewer systems.
6. Requires extensive networking, teamwork with other employees, and an ability to share information and speak in open forums in front of groups.
7. Performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive keyboarding.
8. Performs physical activities such as lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
9. Must know proper lifting techniques and be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
2. Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and creative problem solving while also working effectively as a team member.
3. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact.
4. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries and ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Agency recommends annual TB screening and physical as part of employee's personal wellness plan (Recommendation - Not a requirement of this position)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS in related field plus two (2) year, or equivalent six (6) years equivalent education and work experience in the field of TRIBAL JUSTICE.
2. Technical experience in coordinating projects; excellent organizational and time-management skills. Able to produce measurable results with minimal supervision.
3. Excellent written and analytical skills.
4. Ability to prioritize projects and assignments; solve problems independently; and maintain a positive attitude and professional results under deadlines.
5. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills including expertise in report writing and cross-cultural communication.
6. Intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create professional business documents and letters, spreadsheets, training materials, and slide presentations.
7. Working knowledge of rural Alaska.
8. Ability to build cooperative relationships which support the goals of the agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Extensive knowledge of social, cultural and economic conditions in rural Alaska; cross-cultural experience working with Alaska Natives.
2. Extensive experience providing TTA for organizations or tribes serving Alaska Native youth and expertise in prevention theories and methodologies.
3. Demonstrated proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO)
RurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as part of your application upon your request in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan.
BENEFITS:
As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Medical, Dental & Vision
2. Life & Supplemental Insurance
3. 401K/Pension Plan
4. Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
5. Health Savings Account
6. Employee Assistance Program
7. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
8. 12 Established paid holidays
9. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement