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Ross Coordinator

Revision Date: 8/20/2024

Department: Kenaitze/Salamatof TDHE

Employment Status: Full-Time

Program: Ross

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: TDHE Housing and Facilities Director

Supervises: N/A

Preference: TERO Ordinance 201-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and coordination of services for the Ross Program including reporting for grant compliance. Connecting housing clients with needed resources, and working with existing housing programs and community partners to leverage additional resources and opportunities to help clients achieve stable housing and self-sufficiency. This is a high-impact position that requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Supports clients to overcome housing barriers and achieve permanent housing placement
• Creates and maintain a community resource list
• Completes initial evaluations, determine eligibility, and engage participants in individualized housing stability plans with follow up case management
• Assists clients in achieving financial literacy by setting up bank accounts, creating household budgets, and helping them identify strategies to pay bills on time
• Assists clients by utilizing warm transfers and referrals to employment and education services
• Provides elder/disabled clients with resources and support to Age in place," which may include applying for SNAP benefits, SSI/SSDI, VA benefits, Medicaid/Medicare, etc
• Attends training to ensure that the program remains in compliance with the grants stipulations
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

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.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium Work- Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects and secondary work that involves sitting most of the time

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III- Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Associates in Human Services Degree, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Three years (3) of experience working in affordable housing, social services, or human resource field or related fields
• Knowledge of federal/state housing grants and federal/state nondiscrimination laws

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy to conduct Tribal business

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suit , or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Must be willing to learn and have an aptitude to learn software applications to perform scope of work and duties assigned
• Effective communication skills with culturally diverse clients and partners including those with mental and behavior health barriers including substance abuse and people with disabilities
• Ability to advocate, organize, problem solve, and provide results for AI/AN and/or low-income families, individuals with disabilities, individuals with housing and criminal barriers, and the elderly

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

Preference shall be given to eligible qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.