Counselor Trainee ​/ Technician ​/ I ​/ II

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

Counselor Trainee / Technician / I / II

2026:

OTZ-141

Kotzebue, Alaska

Putyuk Children's Home

Full Time

• Develop a positive relationship and interact with residents in a helpful and therapeutic manner. Promote individual, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development.
• Work as a team and consult with counselors routinely and as needed. Follow the direction of the counselor to develop a team aspect to meet the needs of children in care.
• Supervise children at all times. Follow established schedule. Support children in scheduled activities. Prepare necessary and assure availability of materials for activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, predictable and therapeutic environment for children. Assist in meal preparation following posted menu.
• Assist Youth counselors in planning and presenting educational, recreational and daily living activities for children.
• Display an ability to make appropriate decisions, deal effectively with frustration and conflict, and to act as a positive role model with children and staff.
• Support children’s behavior through positive guidance; display an ability to set clear and consistent limits.
• Assist in completion of documentation daily. Note behavior, mood, activities, and progress towards established goals. Assist counselors in awarding appropriate points.
• Work assigned day, evening, overnight or weekend shift that may include holidays.
• Participate in an on call rotation with other staff.
• Performs other routine duties when necessary to maintain a safe and receptive environment.

• Counselor Trainee (Range 12) Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR card within 6 months of hire. Alaska Driver’s license preferred, with a good enough driving history to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and occasionally on short notice. OCS background check required.
• Counselor Technician I (Range 13) Must meet all requirements of Counselor Trainee. Must possess a current Alaska Driver’s License and have a good enough driving history to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles. High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience working children in a structured work related setting. Prior computer and typing experience preferred.
• Counselor Technician II (Range 14) Must meet requirements of Counselor Trainee and Technician I and a minimum of 5 years of working with children in a structured work related setting. Must obtain 12 hours of E-learning courses related to child and family development.

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 construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people 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 essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.