Work Experience Training Program

COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Work Experience Training Program (I/II/III), AKP

Department: Alaska’s People (AKP)

Reports To: Sr. Manager / Assigned Department Representative

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: N1 (I/II), N2 (III)

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

AKBCU: Yes ICPA: Yes

General Functions:

CITC’s Work Experience Training Program (WEX) is intended to develop program participants and build workforce capacity through on the job training, development and coaching. The main function of the Work Experience Training Program is to obtain a paid employment through work-based learning and progressive career development. The Work Experience Training Program participant will be actively engaged in training, development and mentorship. This position requires a willingness to learn, engage with CITC leadership and partner organizations, excellent communication, customer service skills, strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Program Goals:

• The primary purpose of the WEX program is to provide participants with practical and relevant career related learning experiences.
• The WEX enables participants to acquire an improved understanding of their abilities, interests, and educational/career aspirations.
• The WEX program provides an avenue for participants to develop the confidence, responsibility, and maturity necessary for success on the job.
• The WEX enhances the partnership between CITC and community by serving the needs of local businesses and industry partners.

Program Requirements:.

• Participants must complete an Alaska’s People Application and participant in an Intake with a Workforce Development Coordinator.
• A valid and current CIB.
• A Career Pathway’s Plan.
• Participant must sign a Worksite Agreement, and WEX Responsibilities form.
• WEX assignments should correspond with the participant’s career interests and/or post-secondary educational/employment plans.
• Evaluation of the participants progress in the program shall be a joint effort by the employer and Workforce Development Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Experience Training Program I:

• Embody behavior and work ethic centered on CITC values (Respect, Interdependence, Accountability, Resilience, and Humor).
• Provide professional, high level of customer service.
• Actively work to enhance knowledge and be willing to put forth an effort to further develop skills.
• Actively participate in co-designing their development, identifying and implementing SMART goals and learning objectives.
• Assist department staff with day-to-day operations, administrative duties, and special projects as assigned.
• Attend meetings and training as appropriate to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to focus area.
• Organize and assist in implementing strategies for special projects.
• Prepare project reports and progress summaries on assignments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Training Program II

• Consistently perform all duties/responsibilities of a Work Experience Training Program I with a high level of proficiency.
• Identify and make recommendations for quality improvements and process efficiencies.
• Act as a role model for Participants in the Work Experience Training Program, Internship and Apprenticeship.

Work Experience Training Program III

• Consistently perform all duties/responsibilities of a Work Experience Training Program I and II with a high level of proficiency.
• Help train participants in the Work Experience Training Program, Internship and Apprenticeship programs.

Job Responsibilities Related to Participant Privacy

• Employee is expected to actively participate in CITC privacy training and to protect the privacy of participant information in accordance with CITC's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law. Failure to comply with CITC's policies and procedures on participant privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Employee may access protected health information and other participant information only to the extent necessary to complete job duties. Employee may only share such information on a need to know basis with others who have job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other CITC operations.
• Employee is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding CITC's policies and procedures on participant privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

Job Specifications:

• Learn and understand CITC’s mission, vision, strategic focus areas including CITC’s ThriveAbility Plan and incorporate knowledge into daily activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively present information and respond sensitively to questions from staff of CITC and their partners.
• Good interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff of CITC and affiliated company employees; exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Good organizational skills; ability to think strategically, problem solve and exercise good judgment.
• Work independently as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.
• Work well under pressure and prioritize workload.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Reflect a high degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Work Experience Training Program I:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older, and have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Experience Training Program II:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older, and have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience as an Apprentice I or equivalent.

Work Experience Training Program III:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older, and have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Apprentice I/II or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for at least three years.

Minimum Qualifications for all Job Levels:

• Continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory completion of a state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in an office setting, with extended periods of time at a desk and on a computer.

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by CITC’s Native Preference Policy 6.120, CITC maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household members for Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.