What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Family Advocate position at Chugachmiut?
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time.
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USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:
- Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
- Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
- The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.
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Summary:
Major Responsibilities:
Participate as a member of Chugachmiut's Community and Family Services Division team.
Plan and coordinate parenting classes once a month with attendants of all four communities: Nanwalek, Tatitlek, Port Graham, and Chenega. The format can be virtual or in person depending on the circumstances related to social restrictions.
Coordinate healthy prevention activities throughout the four communities Nanwalek, Tatitlek, Port Graham, and Chenega.
Plan and organize monthly meetings with children and parents coordinating cultural activities.
Provide education to all communities in the areas of healthy living, bullying prevention, vaping prevention, and wellness programming.
Submit weekly progress reports detailing activities of the week.
Travel to other communities as requested by supervisor to perform duties of position.
Maintain a consistent schedule based on the needs of families and programs.
Submit leave requests, purchase orders, travel requests and trip reports and time sheets, accurately, according to policy, procedure and request of supervisor and in advance as trained.
Provide case management services to clients throughout the region.
As a mandatory reporter, make reports as needed on inappropriate, illegal, or abusive behaviors with the guidance of the supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
High School education or equivalent.
Knowledge of and ability to work productively with community.
Experience working with and advocating for families.
Reliable, dependable, ability to demonstrate programs and events follow through and consistency in availability.
Must be a self-starter willing to work with varying degrees of supervision.
Ability to live and work in a rural setting and travel by light aircraft when required.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Hours of Work: