Department: Education
Program: Community Education
Reports to: Workforce Development Coordinator
Employment Status: Temporary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Under the direction and supervision of the Workforce Development Coordinator, the Adult Program Apprentice position will participate in up to 360 hour apprenticeship. The Adult Program Apprentice who will be 18 or older will be placed in a learning and supportive role within departments in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe or with external partner organizations and will be actively working towards college, career, or technical education goals. Placements offer an educational experience, opportunities to build on the job skills, career readiness, and gain exposure to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's services and operational processes. The Adult Program Apprentice will work hours that accommodate their placement needs and help meet their personal goals. In addition, they will attend workshops and learning opportunities through the workforce development program that augment their educational and employment goals.
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Lifting Requirements
OSHA Categories
Travel
Preferred
License/Certification
Special Skills
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe was federally recognized as a sovereign, independent nation in 1971 under the Indian Reorganization Act as amended for Alaska. Today, we have more than 2,100 tribal members who live across the Kenai Peninsula and beyond. We employ more than 400 full-time and part-time employees.
The Tribe delivers a variety of programs and services that promote the wellness of our people and the community. In 2014, we opened the 52,000-square-foot Dena’ina Wellness Center, a fully integrated healthcare facility offering a wide range of services beneath one roof. We also operate a tribal justice system, education services, an Elders center, a social services program, and more.
At our Annual General Council Meeting every October, we elect members to the Executive Council to serve staggered terms. The seven-member Council governs the Tribe in accordance with our constitution, by-laws, ordinances and resolutions. It appoints a Chief Judge to oversee Tribal Court and uphold tribal laws, as well as an Executive Director to manage the Tribe’s day-to-day operations.
In fall 2015, we plan to open Tułen Charter School in partnership with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school will teach Dena'ina language, values and culture to kindergarten through third-grade students.
Our funding comes from federal, state and private grants, as well as third-party revenue generated by our healthcare programs.
It’s been thousands of years since our people, the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina, first inhabited the Kenai Peninsula. We call this area Yaghanen, the good land. After many challenges throughout the years, today we are proud to say Naqantugheduł – the tide is coming in. We say the tide is coming in because it’s an exciting time for the Tribe and our people as we continue to work toward our Vision: To assure Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina thrive forever.
