Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator

Position Announcement

Job Title:                     Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator

Department:               Traditional Tribal Court

Mission:                       Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values:                         Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

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.

CVTC Offers: 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!

Who We Are Seeking: 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

Qualifications, Education & Experience: 

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.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 745-0749 or [email protected] with any questions.