Workforce Development Program Assistant

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work community impact and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
• Access to 20 medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees based on availability

Position Overview

The Workforce Development Program Assistant supports KANAs Workforce and Economic Development Department by providing administrative programmatic operational and participant support for workforce development education training employment economic development initiatives and related services. While the position primarily supports programs and services administered under KANAs P.L. 102-477 Plan it also assists with other department programs special projects partnerships outreach efforts and operational activities. The position supports participants staff and department leadership through effective coordination customer service data management community engagement and administrative support while promoting KANAs mission values and commitment to serving the whole person.

Key Requirement

• Supports the organizations mission and goals quality standards and patient-centered medical home philosophy. Embraces KANAs culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporates KANAs core values of Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing and Pride in all activities and decisions.
• Upholds KANAs Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty integrity respect fairness and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization.
• Provides administrative operational programmatic and project support to Workforce and Economic Development Department leadership and staff including meeting preparation scheduling document preparation recordkeeping reporting assistance procurement requests project tracking and other activities that support department goals and service delivery.
• Coordinates purchasing travel meeting logistics supplies records and other administrative functions for department staff participants programs and activities.
• Supports participant intake eligibility determination case documentation referral management and service coordination for programs administered by the Workforce and Economic Development Department including programs and services under KANAs P.L. 102-477 Plan.
• Maintains positive and professional communication with participants; assists with applications and service navigation; and supports the coordination and purchase of approved supportive services such as tools clothing training-related items and other resources necessary to support employment education training and self-sufficiency goals.
• Assists Case Managers and other program staff in supporting participants with employment and training goals including career planning resume development job applications training research employment readiness and identification and reduction of barriers to employment.
• Enters maintains verifies and updates participant program and service information within the Tribal Assistance System (TAS) and other required systems ensuring records are accurate complete timely and maintained in accordance with applicable program and confidentiality requirements.
• Assists with data collection file and records management program reporting monitoring audits and other documentation necessary to support program compliance performance measurement and departmental operations.
• Assists with the coordination and delivery of workforce development activities training workshops and employment opportunities which may include customer service OSHA HAZWOPER CDL work experience on-the-job training and other occupational or skills-based training opportunities.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of Liigwik and other departmental offices or program spaces including staff coverage calendar and event coordination facility readiness inventory and supply management participant and visitor assistance and coordination of facility needs.
• Promotes KANAs workforce development education employment training economic development and related support services through presentations outreach activities community events informational materials and other engagement efforts.
• Supports coordination and communication with Tribal entities municipalities educational institutions nonprofit organizations employers and local state federal and industry partners to support workforce education employment training and economic development initiatives including work experience on-the-job training workshops and other collaborative activities.
• Assists with village preschool and other department-supported education or community initiatives including coordination logistics purchasing supplies and related administrative support.
• Attends relevant training courses meetings and professional development activities to maintain knowledge and enhance service delivery and program effectiveness.
• Performs other duties and assists with Workforce and Economic Development Department Community Services Division and organizational programs projects events and activities as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma GED or equivalent required. Additional education training certifications or experience in workforce development human services education business administration office administration or a related field is preferred. One to three years of experience in administrative support program support customer service human services workforce development education or related work is preferred.

Experience with data entry electronic recordkeeping databases and Microsoft Office applications is preferred. Experience with the EagleSun Tribal Assistance System (TAS) or similar participant or case management system is desirable. Experience working with Tribal programs workforce development education employment and training human services or community-based programs is also preferred.

Must demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize work maintain accurate and confidential records coordinate multiple activities communicate effectively and work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Work Schedule

KANAs standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site per day).

Our Values

KANAs work is guided by Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing and Pride. We seek leaders who embody these values in how they lead teams steward resources and serve the community.

Life In Kodiak

Located on beautiful Kodiak Island this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaskas unique coastal lifestyle outdoor recreation and close-knit community.