AMYA RPM Life Skills Coordinator (090384)

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Division of Alaska Military Youth Academy(AMYA)

is recruiting for an AMYA RPM Life Skills Coordinator

This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16.

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access which is required with this positions work location on base. The background check will include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License proof of vehicle insurance and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the States control.

Special Note:In addition in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process a background check investigation including a criminal records check will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

A bachelors degree or the equivalent from an accredited college;
AND
Possession of a valid Alaska drivers license.

Substitution:
Experience in counseling interviewing case management or work specifically in the behavioral or social services fields may substitute for the required education (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). This experience includes work such as AMYA Team Leader Senior Team Leader or Youth Counselor with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
As part of the examination process a background investigation including a criminal records check will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

To qualify for this position the incoming team member must be willing and able to travel to remote field sites using boats small aircraft and helicopters and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions in confined areas and potentially be exposed to wildlife. Demonstrating your flexibility and experience with such environments will support your application.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• If you are a current or former State of Alaska employee provide your last three (3) performance evaluations or if you have never been employed with the State please provide three (3) professional letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles and your current supervisor and one former supervisor). This should include a complete list of all periods of paid or volunteer work experience relating to working with youth. Must include employer reason for leaving.
• Only include officialcollege transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Valid Real ID Drivers License.
• The information for writing sample will be provided by hiring managers to applicants that have moved to the next phase

Note: You will not need to bring these documents if you have already attached/submitted with your application package.

Position Specific Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDs (Digital Biometric Identification Card).

Must be able to pass an FBI Fingerprint Background and Adam Walsh Check at hire and each 5 years thereafter.

Position Specific Requirements:

This position requires remaining calm while working with highly emotional at-risk youth in a residential setting. The role demands the ability to manage multiple tasks under high-stress conditions. Located at AMYA on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Camp Carroll Training Site the incumbent must pass a security check and follow all base protocols. Responsibilities include classroom and outdoor interactions during residential cycles which may involve exposure to wild animals that may enter the campus grounds. The role requires a non-standard schedule including evenings weekends and potential rotating on-call duties.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employeedo not complete this question.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application submitted to the contact information below or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Note: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant 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 your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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