Program Coordinator 2 (Dementia Coalition Coordinator - PCN 16N27002)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska seeks a collaborative Program Coordinator 2 for the Dementia Coalition to support trustees of the Alaska Mental Health Trust who experience Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. You will coordinate ADAC, grow coalition membership, and educate partners and the public while aligning priorities with the Department of Health and national partners.

The role is part of the DEPP team with a hybrid telework schedule and in-office days in Anchorage, offering opportunities to improve

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of disability services concepts and practices.
• Ability to build networks and strategic relationships across boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the Alaska Dementia Action Coalition (ADAC).
• Provide information and education on ADRD topics to partners and the public.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Disability Services

Partnering

Job description

Program Coordinator 2 (Dementia Coalition Coordinator - PCN 16N27002) in Anchorage, AK

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

What you will be doing:

The Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) is seeking a collaborative professional to serve trustees of the Alaska Mental Health Trust who experience Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) by coordinating and facilitating the Alaska Dementia Action Collaborative (ADAC). As a member of the Dementia Education and Prevention Program (DEPP) staff team, you will maintain and grow coalition membership, provide information and education to partners and members of the public on ADRD topics, and facilitate the development of an implementation plan that aligns ADAC priorities with those of the Department of Health and national partners.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Division of Public Health's mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to improving the health of Alaskans and their families.

Accountability – We are committed to the responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.

Respect –We provide services without discrimination or judgment.

Human Potential –We are committed to developing each Alaskan’s potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities.

Integrity –We are honest and ethical in all we do.

Scientific Excellence –We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team:

We’re a fun, mission-driven team working to improve public health across Alaska, so your work directly helps people and communities live healthier lives. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career while collaborating with supportive, purpose-driven colleagues. We value flexibility and work-life balance, helping you do meaningful work in a way that fits your life. We also currently offer 12 annual paid holidays, personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served, hybrid telework schedules, flexible hours, excellent insurance and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and even gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the State.

The working environment you can expect:

Following an initial orientation period, you may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule of up to three days per week from home, based on business needs and agency policy. You will spend your in-office days on the 7th floor of the Frontier Building in Anchorage, with beautiful views of Anchorage and the surrounding mountains, convenient access to restaurants and shops, covered parking, a high level of building security, and vending machines for drinks and snacks.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• 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.
• Disability Services: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and/or implementation of programs that provide services to children and adults who experience disabilities and their families.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Competency‑Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency‑based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

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.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a program, project, business, organization, or major components of a program, including having administrative authority over the program/project funding, staff, and/or overall operations.

Additional Required Information

At the time of application, please submit the following:

• Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑4095 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.