AK Military Youth Academy (AMYA) Coordinator Medical Section (090416)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Military Youth Academy is recruiting for a Medical Section Coordinator !

This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16.

What You Will Be Doing :

The Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA) is Alaska's Premier Leadership Academy. Working at AMYA provides the opportunity to assist Alaska's youth in becoming their best selves.

Multiple coping strategies is a vital skill in this position as you will be modeling and teaching cadets many different coping strategies as they work to deal with their emotions.

The AMYA Counselor is responsible to assess emotional, social, psychological and environmental problems to assist cadets / students with developing appropriate courses of action.

Your work is valued and appreciated, and we are always looking to provide growth and learning opportunities for our team members.

Our Mission and Culture :

AMYA strives to guide Alaska's youth towards having a more fulfilling, successful life, through teaching responsibility, leadership, citizenship, life coping skills, academic excellence, job skills, and many other aids that help shape who they may become.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team :

We believe in making a difference in the lives of Alaska's youth. We do so through preparation and perseverance. Come be inspired by our youth and be part of a footprint that lasts for years to come while you watch positive change happen before your eyes.

The Working Environment You Can Expect :

The AMYA Counselor position is located on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) at Camp Carroll. It provides ample parking, beautiful mountain views, trails for breaktime walking or jogging, and access to a no-cost fitness center.

The daily work environment is generally indoors, in an office setting, but also involves walking around outside to various buildings on campus and working with the cadets where they are located.

You will be working a non-traditional 37.5 hour work-week Tuesday through Saturday 2 : 00pm to 10 : 00pm.

Who We Are Looking For :

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies :

Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information;

makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Customer Service : Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;

is committed to providing quality products and services.

• Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others.
• Education and Training : Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link : https : / / www.

governmentjobs.com / careers / Alaska / classspecs

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply! *NOTE

• SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS
• NOTE* The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base.

The background check will include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access.

Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Special Note : In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted.

Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college;

Possession of a valid Alaska driver's license.

Substitution :

Experience in counseling, interviewing, case management, or work specifically in the behavioral or social services fields may substitute for the required education (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

This experience includes work such as AMYA Team Leader, Senior Team Leader, or Youth Counselor with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note :

As part of the examination process a background investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment.

The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports / demonstrates you possess the minimum required requirements for the job class.

Required documents due at the time of application :

If you are using post-secondary education to meet the minimum qualifications, provide a copy of your educational transcripts.

Required documents due at the time of interview :

• Last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).
• You will be asked to supply a writing sample at the time of interview.
• A complete list of all periods of paid or volunteer work experience relating to working with youth. Must include employer name and dates of employment, supervisor name and contact number, job title, and reason for leaving.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Bargaining Unit :

If you are a current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education :

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education :

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience :

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note : Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies : This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice :

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply.

Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here : http : / / doa.

alaska.gov / dop / workplace / help /

EEO Statement :

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at : P.

O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information : For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager : Naomi Sweetman

907) 428-7302

[email protected]

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