Employment and Training Services Manager

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is dedicated to elevating the quality of life of the people we serve through integrated healthcare education workforce development and community services. As part of our mission-driven team youll have the opportunity to empower Tribal citizens and families by creating pathways to education employment and long-term economic self-sufficiency.

As the Employment & Training Services Manager you will lead a dynamic team that helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals while strengthening the workforce throughout Kodiaks communities. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by developing innovative workforce programs building community partnerships and supporting life-changing opportunities for participants.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
• Access to 20 medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees based on availability

The Employment & Training Services Manager provides leadership supervision and operational oversight for KANAs integrated employment education workforce development vocational rehabilitation scholarship youth transition and training programs.

This position leads a team of cross-trained Employment & Training Navigators while ensuring participants receive coordinated participant-centered services that support education employment career advancement and long-term self-sufficiency. The manager also promotes operational excellence regulatory compliance staff development continuous improvement and strong community partnerships.

• Lead and supervise Employment & Training Navigators and assigned staff through coaching mentoring performance management and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative participant-centered culture focused on exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.
• Oversee integrated workforce development vocational rehabilitation scholarship youth transition employment and training programs.
• Ensure participants receive coordinated high-quality services through an integrated case management model.
• Monitor participant progress program performance and service outcomes to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Federal State Tribal grant and KANA policies through quality assurance audits and program monitoring.
• Analyze performance data and recommend operational improvements to strengthen participant outcomes.
• Develop standardized operating procedures workflow processes desk guides and staff training resources.
• Support strategic planning budget monitoring grant implementation and responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Build partnerships with Tribal leaders employers educational institutions funding agencies community organizations and workforce partners.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and participant success.
• Support innovation and organizational growth through collaborative leadership and strategic planning.

• Bachelors degree in Human Services Business Administration Public Administration Education Workforce Development Organizational Leadership or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Minimum three years of experience administering employment workforce development education vocational rehabilitation youth social service or related programs.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or leadership experience including staff coaching performance management and professional development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
• Experience interpreting and administering Federal State Tribal or grant regulations.
• Experience with case management systems data reporting and performance measurement.
• Strong organizational communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to rural communities by small aircraft.

• Experience implementing integrated service delivery models or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing workforce development or Tribal employment programs.
• Knowledge of participant-centered case management practices and workforce development strategies.

Successful Employment & Training Services Managers are:

• Passionate about helping individuals achieve education employment and career success.
• Collaborative leaders who coach mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Skilled at building partnerships across Tribal organizations educational institutions employers and community agencies.
• Organized professionals who balance multiple priorities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Strategic thinkers who continuously seek innovative ways to improve participant outcomes.
• Strong communicators who create trust accountability and collaboration across teams.
• Committed to delivering exceptional participant-centered services that strengthen individuals families and communities.

KANAs standard full-time work schedule consists of 37.5 paid working hours per week with 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site each day). Occasional travel throughout Kodiaks rural communities is required.

Everything we do is guided by KANAs core values of Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing and Pride. We are looking for leaders who demonstrate integrity compassion accountability and a commitment to helping others build brighter futures through education employment and economic opportunity.

Life in Kodiak

Kodiak offers an unmatched quality of life with breathtaking scenery abundant wildlife world-class fishing and a close-knit community. As the Employment & Training Services Manager youll help strengthen the regions workforce while enjoying Alaskas unique lifestyle and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people KANA serves.