The Social Services Lifestyle Coach will work with participants to guide them in making positive changes to their lifestyle by focusing on health, wellbeing, personal development, and life skills. The Lifestyle Coach will additionally assist the Social Services department in outreach activities by attending local events and partnering with outside agencies to further support the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct outreach at local events to recruit participation in KT programs and services.
Assist case support staff during group activities and workshops.
Work with participants to set goals, identify obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them.
Connect individuals with Knik Tribe or partner agencies resources when needed.
Maintain regular contact with tribal partners.
Collect and manage required data for quarterly and annual reports.
Attend annual conferences and related training.
Assist in grant writing projects.
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering phones, and handling routine correspondence.
Work as part of a team: the team includes co-workers, partner agencies and participants.
Attend and actively participate in department meetings and trainings.
Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications:
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments.
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, education and training and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
Create connections between elders, youth, and adults, and community stakeholders utilizing traditional cultural values with every opportunity.
Excellent computer skills with IBM compatible.
Minimum Requirements:
Two (2) years of college education in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years related work experience; OR any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
Experience navigating community resources preferred, with preference given to those with knowledge of mental health and social work.
Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian culture and/or community resources.
Valid Alaska driver’s license and be insurable under KT’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver’s license for the past 5 years.
Current First Aid and CPR certification, preferred.
Clean state and federal background check.
Conditions of Employment:
Knowledge and experience of Knik Tribe’s Service Area and Knik Tribe’s Programs.
Adequate understanding of all Microsoft Office Applications.
Capable of basic maintenance for general office equipment and multi-line phone systems.
Must pass a criminal background check and be free of barrier crimes.
Knowledge and application of professional and ethical conduct as guided by the Knik Tribe Personnel Manual Section 8.1.
General Information:
Location: 1001 S Knik Goosebay Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654
Supervisor: OVC Manager
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional weekend/evening shift may be required)
Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.
Additional Information:
Hiring preferences shall be given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native/American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
To Apply: Submit Resume to:
Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org