Relief Employment & Training Caseworker l / ll / lll

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Relief Employment & Training Caseworker l / ll / lll

Job Code:

2025:OTZ-121

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Employment & Training

FT/PT Status:

Relief

Job Responsibilities:

MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION

8/21

Title:

Employment & Training Caseworker

I/II/III

Range:

12/13/14

Program:

Employment & Training

Status:

Non-Exempt

Housing

Priority:

None

Covered:

Yes

POSITION

SUMARY

Determines

eligibility and provides direct client services to eligible applicants,

including

continuous case management, assist clients

with applications for all service available.

This position will manage support

services for all participants to promote self-sufficiency, educational

opportunities,

support finding, maintaining employment,

and

reviews training possibilities for work readiness to increase the overall

wellbeing of participants and their families. This position reports to the

Workforce Development Director or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Process 477 applications

as assigned to promote self-sufficiency by referring to appropriate programs or

resources following all local, state, and federal regulations based on the

current 477 plan.

2.

Audit caseload quarterly

to ensure follow-ups, enrollments, and notices are completed and eligibility

documents are in database and file following the internal policies and

procedures.

3.

Refer all participants

to any available activities according to their Individual Self-sufficiency Plan

(ISP).

4.

Monitors and provides

direct and ongoing case management to participants, ensuring compliance with local,

state and federal regulations.

5.

Review, document and determine

payments for all assigned cases.

6.

Maintain records with internal

budget and database for all financial transactions to compare for audit

reports.

7.

Aware of the differences

between the 477 and Maniilaq components to be compliant with allocated funding

and avoid audit findings.

8.

Organize and assist with

job fairs, student dinners, orientation for schools, workshops and other events

as assigned to promote 477 programs and participants.

9.

Plan and enrolls for any

training opportunities related to the grant requirements.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

Employment &

Training Caseworker I:

High school diploma or

equivalent. Six months – 1 year of relevant work experience is desired

.

Familiarity with the Northwest Arctic Borough

Region, its culture, and people.

Ability to read,

understand, and become proficient with the Maniilaq Workforce Development Plan,

and the ability to put in practice the policy and regulations.

Able to

operate office equipment such as computers, fax, scan, copier, and telephone. Preferred

experience at the intermediate level for all Microsoft Office software.

Ability to become proficient with the Eaglesun database,

Must

have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing, with

people in the service area and state agencies. Ability to travel in and out of

region.

Employment & Training

Caseworker II

:

Requirements for a

Caseworker I plus an additional year of relevant work experience, ability to

revise, draft and submit 477 plan. Ability to recognize and suggest updates for

the practices of policies, procedures and regulations. Be knowledgeable of each

477 component to ensure data input in TAS meets reporting compliance.

Employment & Training

Caseworker III:

Requirements for a

Caseworker II plus an additional year of relevant work experience.

Ability to work with Software Company, and IT

to train new staff. Must be able to obtain access to the

State of Alaska screens including electronic mainframe, child

support Mainframe, and SAM Unemployment. Assist with delegated task for state,

federal annual reports. Attends 477 program training, conferences, meetings

available annually.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general

nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be considered an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of

personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change

this description.

This description does

not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an

individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential

duties and meet physical demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to meet those conditions.