ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER, INC.
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Social Worker (LCSW)
Director of Program Operations
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Full-time/exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is a highly responsible position that will create and
implement an Alaska Native Unit within the Anchorage Child Advocacy Center (CAC), Alaska
CARES. The position requires close collaboration between ANJC and the CAC in year one and
maintain on-going working relationship. Will provide direct and indirect services to child/ren
victims of abuse and the non-offending caregiver. Position will supervise the ANJC Advocate
Case Manager at the CAC.
TYPICAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assist in the creation and implementation of the Alaska Native Unit in concert with ANJC,
Alaska CARES and the CAC Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as determined through mutual
assessment.
 Assist in the development of protocols and practices that reflect Alaska Native cultural.
 Assist in the development of training materials and delivery of training reflective of Alaska
Native culture in the delivery of services to child/ren victims of abuse and the non-offending
caregiver.
 Practice as an interdependent member of the CAC Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and
provide important components of Alaska Native/American Indian care through direct social
work services, consultation, collaboration, referral, teaching, and advocacy.
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Assess and treat clients individually and family modalities exercising mature professional
judgment utilizing a wide range of social work skills to include individual and family
counseling to assist clients and their families in dealing with child abuse. (Because these are Mental
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Health services, separate files should be kept. In general the Team can share with the therapist, but the therapist doesn’t share
unless it is danger to self etc.)
Provide counseling to clients and family in matters directly related to clients limitations and
adjustment to trauma.
With the MDT, develop follow-up care and linkages to other care providers in rural
communities.
Provide consultation to MDT staff regarding Alaska Native cultural and services to Alaska
Native clients.
Develop and maintain working relationships with the MDT and representatives of rural
communities for the benefit of services to the client and the family.
Take the initiative to seek out opportunities to present, train and inform the MDT and rural
CAC in educational supports to clients.
Coordinates with the ANJC Director of Program Operations, ANJC Advocate Case Manager
and CAC Manager in the compiling of client data.
Assists in the preparation of training materials and reports as needed; gathers necessary
information and materials to complete these tasks.
Attend bi-monthly MDT meetings to discuss cases and case management services provided.
Other duties as assigned.
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SKILLS/ABILITIES:
 Background and experience working with child/ren victims and their caregiver, especially in
the area of assessment and treatment of specialized trauma focused mental health services.
 Deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment and
poise. Incumbent should have the diplomatic skills to work effectively and efficiently a as a
team member under stressful situations.
 Able to work on multiple tasks, be self motivated and able to deal with fast paced, diverse,
and results oriented environment.
 Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft office applications.
 Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the Core Values of
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Providence Health & Services and adheres to the standards of the National Children’s
Alliance for Children’s Advocacy Centers.
Experience/knowledge of child protection system recommended.
DISCLAIMER:
 The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature
and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and
working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole
discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at
any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master’s degree in Social Work
A minimum of 2 years post-masters experience as a clinical social worker
(I don’t think you need
this in here, to get a license it takes at least 2 years of supervision)
Current unrestricted license to practice independently as a Clinical Social worker
Experience working with Alaska Native children and families.
Knowledge of Alaska Native and/or community resources with demonstrated experience
working with Alaska Native people and an understanding of their values and belief systems
and the ability to provide culturally competent services.
Must have reliable transportation and current valid driver’s license.
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