Salary: $24.66 – $26.34 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300183
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Zach Gordon Youth Center
Opening Date: 10/11/2023
Closing Date: 11/5/2023 11:59 PM Alaska
Position Number: 20467
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation Zach Gordon Youth Center Is Hiring!
Note: Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is able to build relationships with youth of all ages from diverse backgrounds. We are looking for someone who is flexible and a creative problem solver. We are looking for someone who is willing and able to meet youth where they are at and walk beside them to achieve their goals and resolve crisis in their lives. We are looking for someone who is able to build strong relationships not only with youth, but also with co-workers and partners. We are looking for someone who has and understands healthy boundaries when working with vulnerable populations. We are looking for someone who understands and is willing to continue to learn how childhood trauma impacts the life-span and how systemic inequities and historical trauma impact our community today. Strong communication and empathy skills are a must!
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Youth Services Division is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and also, we are dedicated public servants who care deeply about our community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This is a flexible position based out of Zach Gordon Youth Center in downtown Juneau. Hours are primarily 10-6 M-F with one or two shifts a week working 12-8.
Typical Responsibilities
In this position you will be providing outreach and support to youth who are homeless or otherwise in need of being connected to services. You will act in the role of advocate for youth as you support them in navigating a large variety of social services, housing, mental health and other supports. You will work with both teens who may be on their own and you will also assist younger youth and their families in addressing needs and assisting them to access services such as food security, rental assistance, or transportation assistance.
You will work closely with partner organizations to accept referrals and make referrals. This includes AWARE, The Glory Hall, Family Promise, St. Vincent de Paul, the BRH Navigators program, Front Street Clinic, JAMHI and more. You will work particularly closely with landlords and Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority to enroll youth in their Rapid Rehousing rental assistance program.
You will be responsible for data entry into the Alaska Homeless Management Information System (AKHMIS) and for completing associated paperwork. You will also assist youth filling out necessary documents such as enrollment forms, leases, job applications and more.
This position will also assist with special events and provide facility supervision in the absence of the Program Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment; and any combination of experience or post-secondary education totaling one year that includes volunteering or working with youth, education, job readiness, employment skills, caregiving or achieving healthy behaviors and developing healthy lifestyle choices.
Substitution: Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in the social, behavior, or health sciences, law, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 3 semester hours (4 quarter hours) for one (1) month of experience (36 semester hours or 48 quarter hours is equivalent to 1 year).
Valid Driver’s License by time of appointment and for continued employment.
ZGYC Program Coordinator – Note: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
Body & Mind Outreach Coordinator
School District Board Policy 3028 – Additional authority for those who volunteer for the School District such as those involved with the Body & Mind after school program held in the Juneau schools. The School District has created a Policy that broadly applies the authority to anybody who works in the school district because of the possibility of being alone with a child. Generally, those volunteering at the Juneau School district are not FBI fingerprinted because they are under the direct supervision of an employee. At the CBJ the volunteers ARE independently supervising minors and therefore a FBI fingerprint background check is required.
Youth Shelter Outreach Coordinator
Under Alaska Statute 12.62.400 (9) – Appointment to this position is offered conditionally, pending the results of a National Criminal History report through the FBI. Applicants must submit their fingerprints to continue in the hiring approval process. The applicant will receive a copy of the report of findings and may dispute within 5 days of receiving them. Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
Please include a cover letter (not to exceed one typed page) in your application that tells us about your experience working with youth and a bit about why you would be a good fit for this position.
For Additional Information Please Contact The Hiring Manager
Hiring Manager: Jorden Nigro
Phone Number: 907.586.0456
Email: jorden.nigro@juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance–$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits – City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program – City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices