Disaster Recovery Director jobs in Sitka, AK

VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Participant Manager (Female)

INFORMATION
Department: Reentry & Recovery

Type of Position: Volunteer
Location of Work: Juneau, AK

Covered Position: Yes
Salary Grade(s): In Kind

Hours of Work: 10pm – 6am 
Employment Category: Volunteer 

PURPOSE
Reside in the reentry and recovery non-congregate shelter facility for women and provide a stable presence throughout the night in support of participants. Act as a mentor and assist participants as necessary. Volunteer will receive no-cost housing for the duration of the period of service in order to carry out volunteer duties at the non-congregate shelter facility. A stipend of $400 can be earned monthly after the first month of service.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Operations Manager Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Reside in the non-congregate shelter facility and be present from 10:00pm until 6:00am unless previous arrangements have been made with the appropriate department staff
• Complete and record shelter curfew checks at 10:00pm
• In case of an emergency, notify appropriate authorities and department staff
• Be responsive to incoming calls, texts, or emails from staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the participants and be welcoming of new participants
• Collaborate with non-congregate shelter staff regarding chore assignments and activity calendars
• Preserve confidentiality of all participants, staff, and volunteers
• Maintain a commitment to recovery, participant empowerment and the ability to support participants
• Participate and eventually host various house meetings. This can range from relapse of a participant, dismissal from the program, not following rules, etc.
• Complete bi-weekly room inspections and submit paperwork to the supervisor within 24 hours.
• Ensure Participants follow all rules of the Congregate shelter.
• Complete weekly drug screens for all participants as needed per phase.
• Attend the bi-weekly house meal at the location you supervise
• Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Ability to read and interpret procedures to make conclusions and decisions.
• Knowledge of reentry and recovery pathways
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to practice tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Must be capable of handling unexpected situations or conflict with tact and professionalism.
• Familiarity with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to practice courtesy and discretion.
• Must be capable of handling unexpected situations or conflict with tact and professionalism.
• CPR/First Aide, NARCAN training either before hire date or within 1 month.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
• This is a strictly volunteer position, and no term of employment is expressed or implied. There is no guarantee that it will be a long-term position, or that the volunteer will be considered for employment opportunities at Tlingit & Haida. This means that the volunteer or Tlingit & Haida may end the volunteer relationship at any time and for any reason with or without prior notice.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance environment. With the exception of medications legitimately prescribed by a medical provider, individuals are not permitted to use or bring drugs or alcohol on Tlingit & Haida’s premises.
• Tlingit & Haida requires that volunteers disclose any and all prior criminal history upon application to the position and complete a criminal background check prior to their service. While prior criminal history is not automatically disqualifying, individuals with a history of sex offenses will not be considered. Failure to disclose prior criminal history in the volunteer application will disqualify an applicant.
• Volunteer will not receive any compensation or other benefits and will be responsible for all other costs of living.