MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION

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Title: Child Care Caseworker I/II/III                                                                                Range: 12/13/14 

Program:  Employment & Training Program                                                                      Status: Non-Exempt

Housing Priority:  None                                                                                                   Covered: Yes                                                                                                  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child Care Caseworker provides administrative duties to support the Child Care Program and Workforce Development (WFD). This position provides support and encouragement to program participants. This position requires multi-tasking and timely completion of tasks in coordination and collaboration with all WFD staff. This position will report directly to the WFD Director or designee.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Works with participants to encourage and maintain self-sufficiency through WFD programs and resources.

2.  Works closely with staff, and partnering agencies to maintain compliance with WFD program regulations, including but not limited to current caseload.

3.  Must become familiar with Public Law 102-477, prioritizing the Child Care program policy & procedures, regulations, and allowable costs.

4.   Provides support to participants and includes in house audit of files, budget, reports, etc., with WFD staff.

5.  Organizes provider training and special projects to increase self-sufficiency by empowering Maniilaq Service Area Tribal Members with education and/or employment goals through Child Care Program.

6.   Process payments for all 477 programs according to program regulations, policies and procedures.

7.   Travels as required for trainings, conferences, home visits, and/or client services.

8.   Schedules and organizes annual training/meetings for 477 participants.  

9.  The Child Care Caseworker will have delegated authority to act in the absence of the Child Care Case Manager or designee.

10.  Researches and organizes information assisting in logistical process improvements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Child Care Caseworker I

High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years administrative assistant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Able to type competently and utilize computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and willing to train in the software system: TAS). Valid Alaska driver’s license (or obtained within 3 months of hire date) with a good enough driving record to be covered by Maniilaq’s insurance. Must have excellent verbal communication and writing skills to have the ability to interpret and apply state and federal policy and laws and statutes.

Child Care Caseworker II

Met all requirements of Child Care Caseworker I plus an additional year of the Child Care Program or Workforce Development Programs work experience, must demonstrate the ability to assist, complete and maintain program reports.

 Child Care Caseworker III

Met all requirements of Child Care Caseworker II plus an additional year of the Child Care Program or Workforce Development Programs work experience, demonstrate the ability to edit and maintain internal process by working with the software program staff.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.