• Provide case management and referrals to reentry participants.
• Coordinate with community providers to refer services for participants, including but not limited to: resources for housing, employment, food, clothing, health care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment.
• Obtain and track data based on grant requirements.
• Works directly with state youth programs and local service providers to plan for reintegration from confined facility, staff secured facility, and incarceration into the Anchorage community.
• Serves as the central point of contact between ANJC, Department of Juvenile Justice (DOJ), Big Brothers Big Sisters and other youth programs in the state.
• Conducts initial pre-release screening to determine the level of service and support needed.
• Facilitates support groups.
• Conducts Cultural Sessions and group activities.
• Attends program and agency related meetings and conferences as requested.
• Work with organizational partners to develop program narrative reports.
• Attend job fairs and community outreach events to promote awareness of ANJC.
• Obtain, track, and document all relevant information for each case file.
• Coordinate with the leadership team to monitor grant-required information and strategic planning processes.
• Participate in scheduled community meetings and webinars as requested.
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings and training.
• Fill-in for absent staff when necessary.
• Ensures individual participant case planning encompasses key partners, support and services.
• Maintains relationships & contracts within network of local service providers.
• Facilitates the restorative justice processes.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Case Manager I and II with an advanced level of proficiency
• Acts as a resource, mentor, and trainer for all employees for the program and community.
  • Orients new staff to the department, ANJC systems, and processes.
  • Provides training and education to other employees as needed.
  • Answers questions according to standard procedures and best practices.
• May perform as the acting manager when the Program Manager is unavailable.
• Makes meaningful improvement to services, program and processes, and organizational effectiveness that create new value for participants and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crises and make sound judgments.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social, health, education, and training and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of the reentry system and its challenges.
• Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian culture and community resources.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines, and within budget constraints.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Demonstrate ability to inspire community participation and build coalitions.
• Computer literacy in word processing, email, internet and spreadsheets.
• Experience and willingness to work with youth.
• Willing to work with prison populations.
• Willing to attend court with youth and assist with referrals
• Become a trainer for Prime for Life educational courses.
• Create culturally supportive environment for Native youth to help prepare those in Youth Development and Youth Reentry for transition back to home community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens and their families, who may have conflicting interests and opinions.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Restorative Justice and experience engaging that philosophy into reentry programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support, empower, and manage individuals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Gather information about community resources for linkages
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be comfortable working with youth ages 6 - 21

• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or Vocational Education and a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One to two years’ experience in social services, workforce development, vocational counseling or education, or related experience.

• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or Vocational Education or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years’ experience in social services, workforce development, vocational counseling or education, or related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or Vocational Education or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years’ experience in social services, workforce development, vocational counseling or education, or related experience.

• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have a driver's license for at least three years.
• Continued employment is contingent upon the results of a state and federal background check.
• Ability to successfully pass a Division of Juvenile Justice background check within 90 days of employment.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in an office setting, with extended periods of time at a desk and on a computer.