Program Coordinator 1 (CSIM Coordinator)

Job Description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Administrative & Support, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator 1 (CSIM Coordinator) position

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This position is being recruited in both Anchorage and Juneau; final location is based on the location of the selected candidate.

What you will be doing:

Under the direction of the Criminal Justice Planner, this position is responsible for the planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and overseeing of the Department`s statewide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)/Peer Support Program for Department employees. This position will also oversee a portion of the wellness block at the Academy related to CISM/PS education, and may also assist with duties related to critical incident reviews on an as needed basis.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The Wellness Unit is committed to an approach to employee wellness and mental health that focuses on the holistic wellness of our employees by providing education, training, resources, and support. The mission of the CISM/PS program is to mitigate the impact of critical incidents, facilitate the processing of stress reactions, assess the need for additional services, and accelerate the recovery process for personnel. In addition, one-on-one peer support is provided to employees who are dealing with professional or personal stressors.

The benefits of joining our team:

By joining the Wellness Unit, you will be an integral member of a team of professionals committed to the well being of all Department staff. We embrace the values of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and continuous improvement and take pride in doing our part for the Department.

The working environment you can expect:

Our offices are located in beautiful Juneau-Douglas with ample parking and a short walk to Sandy Beach and the Robert Atwood Bldg in downtown Anchorage. The work environment is team oriented and professional, where each other's contributions are valued and collaboration occurs with employees from all divisions, worksites, and rank.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.

Special Note

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“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

Three most recent evaluations (if within the last 5 years).

Letters of Reference/Recommendation from the three most recent supervisors can be submitted if there were no evaluations within the last five years.

A cover letter, no more than 1 page, detailing how you possess position specific competencies.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Requires quarterly travel to the Academy to present the program to Academy recruits.

Requires flexible availability outside of normal business hours to coordinate prompt CISM team responses following a critical incident.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not