CIRI Announces Job Openings

CIRI shareholders and Alaska Natives are strongly encouraged to apply for the following job openings at CIRI. A resume and brief cover letter should be addressed to Pamela Allen, Human Resources, CIRI, PO Box 93330, Anchorage, AK 99509-3330.

Executive Assistant to the CIRI Chairman

& Board of Directors

This position provides a high level of administrative and related support services for CIRI's chairman of the board, board of directors and board committees. Duties include recording board of directors procedures; serving as the board of directors coordinator and custodian of board and committee records; and providing administrative support including typing and revising letters and reports, filing, and responding to routine correspondence as requested. Minimum experience for this position includes some business college and a minimum of five years of experience as an executive assistant or other progressively responsible secretarial position; or any combination of education and experience that provides a high degree of skills, knowledge and abilities.

Maintenance Assistant

A maintenance assistant is needed to provide maintenance for grounds and common areas of all CIRI-owned buildings in Anchorage. Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, a current Alaska driver's license, and a clean driving record are required.

Courier

This position is responsible for completing all errands and deliveries in a professional and timely manner. This position requires a high school education or combination of education and abilities necessary to perform duties of the job. All applicants must have current Alaska driver's license and good driving record.

Cook Inlet Tribal Council has four full-time openings in its Family Services Department. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at Cook Inlet Tribal Council, 670 West Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503-2578. EEO Native preference applied pursuant to PL 93-638.

Community Services Manager

The community services manager is responsible for program operations of general assistance/interim assistance and childcare, including the monitoring of compliance with program regulations and the provision of direct services to the clients. The community services manager provides direct services to clients accessing general assistance, interim assistance, burial services and supportive services, including case management, information and referral, and recommendation for financial aid. This position also oversees the child care coordinator and the G.A./interim assistance coordinator and is responsible for the accuracy of billings and disbursements, the tracking of funds, and accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or counseling is preferred as well as two years of increasingly responsible management experience in the provision of social services in a non-profit setting. Applicant must have proven ability to manage budgets, including state and federal grants, provide intensive case management, and supervise others in case management for high-risk Native families.

Title IV-E Foster Care Program Coordinator

The Title IV-E Foster Care Program coordinator is a combined position that will oversee the development of a MIS system to manage client information, to track billing, and submit reimbursement of Title IV-E funding. This position is also responsible for the recruitment and training of culturally appropriate Native foster parent homes, and the development and implementation of foster parent support groups and services. The coordinator provides direct foster care case management service to Native families and clients, including outreach services in client homes. Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and the ability to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate services to Native Families.

New Beginnings Family Advocate

Under the supervision of the New Beginnings supervisor, the family advocate works with families in the home environment to promote the physical, mental and emotional well being of infants and young children. The advocate assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress and meeting needs of parents. Works with individual clients and groups. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or its equivalent, a child development associates degree or similar certified training preferred. A minimum of one year of experience and demonstrated proficiency in a position in social services or education working with Alaska Natives and Native Americans in the same general socio-economic category as the clients of this project is also preferred.

Child Welfare Family Advocate

The family advocate provides direct service to Native families and clients who are involved with the Department of Family and Youth Services or at risk of being involved with DFYS, including outreach services in client homes. This includes individual home visits, ongoing assessments, coordination, resource information, client advocacy, and referral to other service providers. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and provides intensive client case management. This position requires the ability to work and establish rapport with families experiencing stress; a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling; and the ability to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate services to Native families.

Funding Officer, Cook Inlet Tribal Council

Cook Inlet Tribal Council has an opening for a full time financial aid officer. This position is responsible for two areas: processing a variety of scholarship documents for higher education tribal training within a computerized accounting system, and for providing financial aid advising to students attending college. Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree or a four-year combination of professional experience and course work at an accredited college or university. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Laurie Evans-Dinneen, Director of Education Dept., CITC, 670 W. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Justice Center Internship

The Alaska Native Justice Center and the University of Alaska Anchorage are offering two paid rural internships to Alaska Native students attending the University of Alaska Anchorage beginning January 2001.

Students interested in the eight-month internship must be currently enrolled at UAA and willing to travel to rural Alaska. Application forms are available at the UAA Justice Center. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2nd at 5 p.m. For more information, call UAA at (907) 786-1810. The internships are made possible by a CIRI grant and are offered through the UAA Justice Center in conjunction with the Alaska Native Justice Center and the State of Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice.

Alaska's People is Seeking Alaskans

Who Need Work

Alaska's People encourages all workers who are skilled in apprenticeship or journeyman trades, including but not limited to electricians, carpenters, plumbers, pipefitters, millwrights, ironworkers, carpenters, scaffold builders, and instrument technicians, to come to the Alaska's People office and apply for future work. Applicants who do not reside in the Anchorage area can apply on-line through their website at www.alaskaspeople.com.

Alaska's People employment specialists are ready to assist with employment searches and provide assistance with resume preparation, placement and training referral, and job counseling. For more information about employment opportunities, contact:

Alaska's People

2600 Cordova Street, Suite 211

Anchorage, Alaska 99503

(907) 263-7013

1-888-553-1213

www.alaskaspeople.com

Job Fair 2000 Encourages Native Hire

A variety of employers will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities and provide company information for job seekers during Job Fair 2000, being held during the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 on the lower level of the Egan Convention Center. The Job Fair, hosted by the ANCSA Human Resources Association and the Alaska Native Professional Association, is held for Alaska Natives and their family members seeking employment. All participants are encouraged to bring an updated resume.