Job description
The Alaska Public Defender Agency (Agency) is currently accepting applications to fill full time AmeriCorps Member (volunteer) positions in multiple locations. The Agency’s mission is to provide constitutionally mandated legal representation to indigent clients appointed by the court. The Agency utilizes a holistic defense approach and engages AmeriCorps Members as Client Services Navigators to address clients’ non-legal barriers to success such as substance use disorder, homelessness, food insecurity, and more.
AmeriCorps Members at the Public Defender Agency have the opportunity to learn about the legal system, hone administrative, interpersonal, and professional skills to further their career development in the legal field, social services, and re-entry. Most importantly, they get to do this while working as a team to provide meaningful contributions to Alaska, as the work we do impacts people’s lives and protects the constitutional rights of all Alaskans. Many AmeriCorps Members use the skills and experience they gain to transition to positions within the Agency, the State of Alaska, or the private sector; many have also used this experience to bolster college and graduate school applications.
The Agency has thirteen offices statewide, located in Anchorage, Barrow, Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, Palmer and Sitka.
This is not an employed position. Client Services Navigators are AmeriCorps Members completing a 12-month commitment to national service. Members receive a living allowance of $16,502 for 12 months of service.
Members also enjoy the following additional benefits:
- Medical/vision/dental insurance at no cost to Members
- Eligibility for loan forbearance for most student loans
- Eligibility for interest accrued during service to be paid by the National Service Trust
- Eligibility for an award equal to the maximum amount of the Pell Grant to be used for education expenses (student loan debt, tuition, books, etc.)
- 2022 award amount is $6,495
Access to various MAP services including crisis hotline, counseling, life coaching, and legal/financial resources
Minimum age of 18. High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. Previous experience in social services coordination and volunteer service preferred.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Please apply at: https://my.americorps.gov/. Search for Program Name “SAME Justice” and apply for the location(s) in which you are interested in serving.
Or email Amanda Hillberry at amanda.hillberry@alaska.gov for a direct link or to get more information about AmeriCorps and the Agency’s program.
Please do not apply through Workplace Alaska.
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