Youth Program Apprentice

Youth Program Apprentice

Department: Education Program Community Education

Reports to: Workforce Development Coordinator Employment Status: Temporary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Varies Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01 P.L. 93-638

Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Workforce Development Coordinator, the Youth Program Apprentice position will participate in up to 360 hour internship. The Youth Program Apprentice who will be 18-24 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 job skills, career readiness, and gain exposure to the operational processes at the placement site. The Youth 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.

Essential Functions

• Be a current Workforce Development program participant.
• Work with Workforce Development Coordinators to ensure job readiness.
• Personal academic and educational goal setting with active participation and follow through.
• Active participation in program and apprenticeship placements.
• Support placement department staff in day-to-day programmatic activities and fulfill duties as assigned.
• Maintain working relationship with on-site placement supervisor.
• Meet all expectations of on-site placement.
• Attend weekly supervisory check-ins with the Workforce Development Coordinator.
• Work as a positive team member within the Workforce Development Program and all other participating departments.
• Model appropriate behavior and positively represent the Tribe and its programs.
• Ensure 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 Tribes objectives.

Working Conditions Lifting Requirements Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Varies by job title and placement.

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
• 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
• Taste/Smell
• Detect
• Distinguish
• Determine
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

Travel Local

Qualifications Education High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience Must be aged 18 and older.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience Working with cultural diversities.

License/Certification Must have a valid Alaska State drivers license and must remain insurable under the Tribes policy or obtain within 90 days of hire or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a drivers license to perform the required duties of the position.

If Applicable Special Skills

• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with visitors, co-workers, and others.
• Basic customer service skills, ability to follow directions, and maintain appropriate time management.
• Good oral and written communication.

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.