WIOAY Employment Specialist Job at University of Alaska
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Job Number:523907
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Classification:Training & Development 3
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Grade:Grade 78
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Work type:On Campus, Staff Full-time
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
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School/Business unit:UAA Kenai Peninsula College
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Location:Soldotna
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Categories: Student Affairs/Services
Position Summary:
The WIOAY Employment Specialist will design and teach skill-building and life-skills workshops, provide case management services, and coordinate work experience opportunities for at-risk, out-of-school, aged 16-24 program participants. This recruitment is open internally to current UA employees or those otherwise eligible to apply to internal postings.Duties:
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing to diverse populations of students, staff, faculty and the public.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges and characteristics of at-risk out-of-school youth aged 16-24 learners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and teach original training materials.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize best practices in individual and small group instruction.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to promote cooperation and collaboration with partner organizations to maximize opportunities for success.
- Ability to read and interpret regulations, analyze data, and to report.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with challenging and sensitive people, issues and situations.
Experience as a case manager or advisor.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Associate degree in related field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must have a valid driving license and have a clean driving record.
This is a 12-month, full time position during the academic year and part time during summer months. It is a non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience. This position starts April 2023 and this first year will go full time through June 30th. In future years the position will be full time for 10.5 months and part time mid-June through July.
Applications accepted until the position is closed on February 28, 2023, 11:55pm AKST; to ensure consideration, please apply prior to the closing date.
Please address all of the listed required and preferred education, knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
Please submit your online application and electronically attach the following documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references, including the names, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses
This recruitment is open internally to current UA employees or those otherwise eligible to apply to internal postings.
The WIOAY (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - Youth) Employment Specialist is a grant funded position to provide employment and/or education services to at-risk out-of-school youth (young adults) aged 16-24. This includes young adults who face one or more of the following barriers: low income and basic skills deficient, low income and an English language learner, ex-offender/ justice-involvement, homeless or runaway, in or aged-out of foster care, pregnant or parenting, or high school dropout. The WIOAY Employment Specialist will design and teach skill-building and life-skills workshops, provide case management services, and coordinate work experience opportunities for program participants.
- Kenai River Campus, Soldotna
- Kachemak Bay Campus, Homer
- Resurrection Bay Extension Site, Seward
This position will be located at the Kenai River Campus situated on 309 acres along the banks of the beautiful Kenai River, the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina Athabascan, Ahtna Athabascan, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Eyak peoples. The area is known for its wildlife splendor, mountain viewscapes, world-class fishing and hunting, hiking, canoe trails and winter outdoor adventure. And yet, Anchorage, Alaska's largest city is just a 2.5-hour drive or 20-minute flight away.
KPC offers two-year Associates of Arts and Associates of Applied Science degrees, as well as courses leading to occupational certifications and UAA baccalaureate degrees, such as Psychology, Art and Anthropology. The college has 24 full-time faculty, 55+ staff, 15+ student employees, and 65+ part-time faculty each semester. KPC enrolls more than 1,800 students/semester.
We honor diverse experiences and perspectives - including differences in ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran and socioeconomic status-and strive to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all are treated with respect.
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- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Eileen Reemtsma at emreemtsma@alaska.edu or 907.262.0317 or toll free at 1.877.262.0330.
Advertised: 21 Feb 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Feb 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
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