FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR I

Fairbanks Native Associ

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About The Position

Fairbanks Native Association is a voice for the Alaska Native/American Indian people of Fairbanks. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by promoting justice, healing, and wellness in our community. We envision a unified, healthy, and empowered Native community that embraces all cultures.

Join our progressive team at Fairbanks Native Association where your effort results in positive change in individual lives and the health of our community!

As a Family Services Coordinator I you will provide support services and enrichment activities to Alaska Native and American Indian students. The Family Services Coordinator I supports both primary and secondary grades and their families to address barriers to students’ academic achievement.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of community resources and family services
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and the ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations,
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college (AA or 28 credits) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with families and collaboratively with other JOM and school staff under the guidance of the principal or principal designee.
• Invite and encourage families to be more actively involved in their child’s education by providing services and enrichment activities to promote family engagement, including skill-building events.
• Act as a resource person for students, tutors, teachers, and families by assisting in identifying problems and possible solutions, assisting teachers by arranging conferences with parents/families, and providing follow-up services as needed.

Benefits

• affordable medical insurance, vision, and dental coverage
• employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) investment program with a generous match (after applicable waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Programs First Choice and LifeCare (ADP)
• paid holidays
• generous Paid Time Off
• education assistance
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program (ADP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED