Youth Program Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Program ApprenticeDepartment: EducationProgram: Community EducationReports to: Workforce Development CoordinatorEmployment Status: TemporaryFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule: VariesPreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryUnder the direction and supervision of the Workforce Development Coordinator, the Youth Program Apprentice position will participate in up to 360 hour internship. The Youth Program Apprentice who will be 18-24 will be placed in a learning and supportive role within departments in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe or with external partner organizations and will be actively working towards college, career, or technical education goals. Placements offer an educational experience, opportunities to build on job skills, career readiness, and gain exposure to the operational processes at placement site. The Youth Program Apprentice will work hours that accommodate their placement needs and help meet their personal goal. In addition, they will attend workshops and learning opportunities through the workforce development program that augment their educational and employment goals.Essential FunctionsBe a current Workforce Development program participantWork with Workforce Development Coordinators to ensure job readinessPersonal, academic and educational goal setting with active participation and follow throughActive participation in program and apprenticeship placementsSupport placement department staff in day to day programmatic activities and fulfill duties as assignedMaintain working relationship with on-site/placement supervisorMeet all expectations of on-site placementAttend weekly supervisory check-ins with the Worforce Development CoordinatorWork as a positive team member within the Workforce Development Program and all other participating departmentsModel appropriate behavior and positively represent the Tribe and its programsEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsMedium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, varies by job title and placement.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)Pushing or PullingRepetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occurTravelLocalQualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)ExperienceMust be aged 18 and olderPreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)Special SkillsConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersBasic customer service skills, ability to follow directions and maintain appropriate time managementGood oral and written communicationThis position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.