Relief Workforce Development Coordinator

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Relief Workforce Development Coordinator

Job Code:

2025:OTZ-123

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Work Force Development Program

FT/PT Status:

Relief

Job Responsibilities:

MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION

12/17

Title:

Workforce Development Coordinator

Range:

14

Program: Workforce Development

Status:

Non-Exempt

Housing Priority:

None

Covered:

Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide clerical and program

support that is essential for the smooth flow of Workforce Development Division

operations such as intake and incoming communications, answering questions

about program functions, helping provide easy access to services, and

documentation requirements.

Processes

new applications as received and ensures applicants receive an approval/denial

response within 30-days. This position will work directly under the Workforce

Development Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Will be the first

point of contact for the clients who walk into the Workforce Development,

Employment and Training and TANF office, provide instructions for filling out

the application, review their application and go over a check list of what is

needed or required for the client to bring back for their appointment with the

caseworker.

2.

Provide necessary

paperwork, offering assistance to complete the paperwork, answering questions,

making copies for clients or assisting with telephone requests and ensures

application is fully complete prior to giving application to Eligibility

Specialist.

3.

Enter intake

information for TANF and Employment and Training clients.

4.

Demonstrate

success in multitasking, implementing and maintaining the organizations of

several programs/projects.

5.

Provides professional and technical assistance to the Workforce

Development Director, TANF and Employment and Training Caseworkers.

Duties include handling purchase and check

requisitions; travel authorizations, and arrangements, assisting with setting

up office visits and staff schedules.

6.

Maintains program

correspondence, applications and notices.

Sends out notices as required by the Employment and Training and TANF

programs.

7.

Establishes and maintains client files according to TANF,

Employment & Training, Paaraq, and Endowment procedures and guidelines.

8.

Assists in the

compilation of division payroll timesheets.

Distributes paychecks and direct deposit paystubs to appropriate

employees.

9.

Understand eligibility criteria, policy and procedures

guidelines, for both TANF and Employment and Training Programs.

10.

Develop a knowledge base on community resources to

assist clients in achieving their vocational and employment goals.

11.

Agrees and ensures to keep

any and all information regarding client data confidential.

12.

Attends continuing education

and mandatory training per grant requirements.

13.

Works as an active Workforce Development team member

for making improvements and provides assistance to the caseworkers.

14.

Create and distribute advertisement flyers, posters

and pamphlets for both TANF and Employment and Training programs.

15.

Organize and assist with job fairs, student dinners,

orientation for schools, workshops and other events as assigned.

16.

Works closely with caseworkers to ensure all possible

needs for clients are addressed.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

High

school diploma or equivalent.

One year

relevant work experience preferred.

Demonstrate

ability to exercise good judgement and communication skills under stressful

situations. Demonstrate excellent attendance history in previous employment.

Able to learn and follow PL 102.477, Employment & Training and TANF’s

regulations. Knowledge of the Maniilaq Service Area, its people, culture and

traditions is strongly preferred. Have a strong knowledge base of local and

outside educational and employment resources. Prior experience using computers

at the beginning level for word processing and data entry. Be familiar with

Microsoft software programs word, excel and outlook. Must have the ability to

communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people in the

service area and state agencies. A valid Alaska driver’s license is preferred.

Willing to travel as needed.

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.