Tribal Workforce & Benefits Navigator

Association of Village Council Presidents; Upper Kalskag (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Workforce & Benefits Navigators assist all Tribal members to identify the AVCP benefits and workforce development services they may be eligible for and assist them in the application process.

In accordance with Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), 477, General Assistance and Vocational Rehabilitation funding, provide case management services to TANF, 477, and GA clients.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Bilingual Yup’ik/English preferred.
• High level administrative skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work one on one with TANF, 477 and GA clients and their families to develop Family Self Sufficiency Plans
• Assist TANF, 477, and GA clients with the case management objectives in their plans by helping them achieve GED skill levels, reduce employment barriers, apply for training or educational opportunities, locate scholarships and any other tools necessary to become self-sufficient.
• Completes Monthly Activity Data (MAD) reports that includes case record information related to client information, attendance and status change.
• Works closely with Benefits Technicians to ensure TANF families eligibility status is current.
• Conduct 6 month and yearly reviews of TANF, 477 and GA clients’ case management progress and eligibility with the Benefits Technician.
• Enter all necessary information into the Ritetrack system or through Teams to the supervisor in Bethel.
• Help all new clients navigate available benefit services.
• Assist Bethel eligibility technicians with client interviews, conducting assessments including the SDM, and assisting clients in obtaining necessary documents.
• Notifies clients of all education, employment, and training opportunities as they become available.
• Manage the day to day operations of the Workforce Development Office and provide a well organized smooth functioning office environment so clients can take full advantage of the benefits and services available.
• Maintain regular communication with Bethel-based supervisor including weekly meetings to report and update on work activities and projects.
• Keep up to date on department initiatives, and with other job center staff in the region to maintain consistency throughout the department.
• Compile and provide necessary data.
• Notify the tribes, tribal organizations, and other entities within their unit of work about workforce development opportunities.
• Attend bi-annual meetings of the local Tribal Councils to provide up to date reports on the Workforce Development Office.
• Work with high school students in the local school with career planning, applications and scholarships. Organize workshops in basic computer, resume and interview skills.
• Travel occasionally to other villages to assist and establish a network of resources and partners in support of workforce development.
• Supports all clients in a positive and confidential manner to become self-sufficient, conducting necessary interviews and assessments, referrals, collecting monthly data and reports.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all client correspondence and community service work site agreements.

Skills

Bilingual Yup’ik/English

Computer skills

Written and oral presentation skills

Administrative skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

The Workforce & Benefits Navigators assist all Tribal members to identify the AVCP benefits and workforce development services they may be eligible for and assist them in the application process.

In accordance with Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), 477, General Assistance and Vocational Rehabilitation funding, provide case management services to TANF, 477, and GA clients.