AMYA Recruiting, Placement, & Mentor Coordinator (090464)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring Alaska's youth at the Alaska Military Youth Academy. As the AMYA Recruiting, Placement, & Mentor Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping future leaders. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with youth, facilitate job skills training, and collaborate with community partners. Enjoy a supportive work environment on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson, with access to fitness facilities and a commitment to professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Leave Accrual

Retirement Options

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Access to Fitness Center

On-site Café

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college required.
• Experience in counseling or social services may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Recruit future candidates and community partners for the AMYA program.
• Facilitate job skills classes and manage cases for candidates.

Skills

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Human Services Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) is recruiting for an
AMYA Recruiting, Placement, & Mentor Coordinator!

This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQto determine if you qualify.

Come be inspired by our youth and be part of a footprint that lasts for years to come while you watch positive change happen before your eyes. Be part of Alaska's solution!

What you will be doing:
AMYA is Alaska's premier leadership academy. Working at AMYA provides the opportunity to assist Alaska's youth in becoming their best selves. As the new AMYA Coordinator, some of your job duties may include recruiting future candidates/cadets and community partners for cadets and graduates in the program. Other tasks include facilitating job skills classes, managing cases for candidates/cadets, participating in the ongoing public awareness campaign, and working with community partners to develop long-term opportunities for graduates. The work of an AMYA Coordinator is an integral part of a program for Alaska's youth that provides far-reaching opportunities for success.

Our Mission and Culture:
The Alaska Military Youth Academy strives to guide Alaska's youth toward a more fulfilling and successful life by teaching responsibility, leadership, citizenship, life coping skills, academic excellence, job skills, and many other skills that help shape who they may become.

Benefits of joining our team:
We believe in making a difference in the lives of Alaska's youth. We do so through preparation and perseverance. This dynamic and fast-paced role involves time-sensitive decision-making and adaptability to ever-changing circumstances. You will also benefit from paid leave accrual, a variety of retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The working environment you can expect:
AMYA is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER), surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley, where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking/jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and a no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. AMYA believes in providing opportunities for training and development in multiple disciplines. You will also have the chance to participate in community outreach events, and occasional activities with the youth may include outdoor settings.

You will be working a non-traditional 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with occasional pre-scheduled weekend events.

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

• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Human Services: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and implementation of programs that provide a broad range of social supports to individuals and families.
• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media and social media.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check will include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note:In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college;
AND
Possession of a valid Alaska driver's license.

Substitution:
Experience in counseling, interviewing, case management, or work specifically in the behavioral or social services fields may substitute for the required education (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). This experience includes work such as AMYA Team Leader, Senior Team Leader, or Youth Counselor with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
As part of the examination process a background investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• Last two (2) performance evaluations, if evaluations are unavailable, please attach three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles. (One must be your immediate supervisor and one former supervisor).
• Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Note: You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are acurrent state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee,do not complete this question.

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 must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s 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 advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies: This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Deborah Morton

AMYA Supervisor 2

Phone: [phone]