Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator

Chickaloon Native Village • Palmer, AK

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About The Position

If you are a collaborative, culturally grounded professional passionate about youth wellness, justice reform, and community-based healing, then this is the job for you.

The Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator (JHWCC) will serve as both case manager and lead coordinator for a culturally centered Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court. This role oversees program development, participant screening and case planning, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring for youth at early stages of justice system involvement or at risk of low-level, non-violent offenses related to behavioral health or substance misuse. The JHWCC will manage court operations, supervise the Tribal Court Advocate, coordinate multidisciplinary partners, support funding and grant efforts, maintain records and compliance, and collaborate closely with the Traditional Tribal Court

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of experience in youth services, legal systems, social services and/or care coordination is required. We are willing to train CNV Tribal citizens.
• A bachelor’s degree in justice, social work, psychology, or a similar field is preferred but may be substituted for four additional years of relative experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet sometimes competing deadlines.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and embrace new or updated software.
• A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.
• This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• program development
• participant screening and case planning
• service coordination
• ongoing monitoring for youth at early stages of justice system involvement or at risk of low-level, non-violent offenses related to behavioral health or substance misuse
• manage court operations
• supervise the Tribal Court Advocate
• coordinate multidisciplinary partners
• support funding and grant efforts
• maintain records and compliance
• collaborate closely with the Traditional Tribal Court

Benefits

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being.
• This is a full-time, 36 hours per week position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including a 401(k)-retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, accrued PTO, free training and educational opportunities, which includes opportunities to learn the Ahtna language and culture.
• Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level