Elders' Program Specialist

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

About The Position

The Elders' Program Specialist position is responsible for the support of day to day functions, program support and data entry at Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Tyotkas Elder Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Certification in a specialized field of study specific to business management, project management, food service, or advocacy
Three years of program advocacy experience
Three years of office experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook
Current First Aid & CPR Certification, or within 90 days of hire
Valid Alaska Driver's License and remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
Current Food Handlers Certificate, or within 30 days of hire
Good oral and written communication
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to handle customer complaints in a professional manner
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Willingness to learn the language, culture and history of the Dena'ina people

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years elder advocacy experience
Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as backup to the Program Administrator as needed
Maintaining contact lists, processing and distributing mail and faxes, maintaining office equipment, coordinating service repairs and tracking inventory
Responsible for planning, oversight and implementation of all Tyotkas sponsored events
Provides to the Elders Administrator monthly and quarterly reports, which reflect program participation by event, program advocacy efforts, challenges and recommendations for Center enhancement; and to the Elders Committee, as directed
Works within the best-practice standards, protocols and procedures of the Human and Community Services Division and the Finance Division
Serves as a member of workgroups and service teams, as assigned
Promotes good relations with staff, vendors and community agencies
Develops and consistently maintains accurate Elders information lists to include, but not be limited to phone number(s), mailing address, physical address, birth date, emergency contacts, etc.
Assist in food service activities and kitchen support, as needed
Works with the Activities Coordinator and Tribal Administration to schedule large mailings, newsletters and special meeting notices
Oversight of the creation and mailing of the monthly activities calendar and menu
Provides monthly input relevant to newsletter topics and content, public awareness materials, and resource information
Work to ensure the appropriate and correct input into the Elder's program database
Collection, input and maintenance of daily units into spreadsheets and other data sources
Track borrowed and returned supplies and equipment
General oversight of the Tyotkas Library, resources, materials, and archive documents to ensure appropriate display, maintenance of materials and items preservation
Input all program charges into Reqlogic
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Tribe's Policy
Treat Elders with respect, dignity and courtesy at all times
Reports incidents of suspected elder abuse and or neglect in accordance with Tribal and State law
Reports incidents of suspected elder abuse and or neglect in accordance with Tribal and State law