Pacific Community of Alaska
Pacific Community of Alaska resides on Dena'ina Ełnena the ancestral and present lands of the Dena'ina Athabascans. PCA recognizes and is grateful for the Dena'ina Athasbascans who have lived and stewarded this land from past, present, and future.
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Our Mission
To develop and strengthen Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities throughout Alaska by building capacity through health and wellness practices, civic engagement, economic empowerment, bridging generational gaps, and balancing traditional values.
Our Vision
A unified Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community founded on cultural values that promote social, economic, physical, and mental health and well-being.
Health and wellness
Pacific Community of Alaska (PCA) Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide health education and outreach to community members across Anchorage with a special focus on COVID-19 vaccine information, and community resources. PCA CHWs can also provide interpretation and translation in English, Samoan, and Tongan. To contact a Pacific Community of Alaska Community Health Worker call or text: 907-891-9996
Pacific Community of Alaska Hosted Events
Pacific Community of Alaska is hosting a FREE Community Health and Resource Fair! 😎 This is a FREE event with FREE activities open to ALL! 🥳 Make sure to save the date 📆 for June 23rd, 2023 from 12-6 PM! We will have FREE snacks, face painting, Xtreme Hip Hop with Telley, Zumba with Lalaine, and more! 🤩 Activities offered at this event are FREE! Boost your wellness with FREE health screenings or with vaccines for your and your child! More information about participating partners coming soon! 🌞
Mālō e lelei/Talofa tele lava, community! Pacific Community of Alaska invites you to the movie premiere of Bridging the Gaps. Bridging the Gaps is a documentary created and led by Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander youth, who speak about their experiences with: ▪️ Cultural Identity ▪️ Tough love ▪️ Mental health This is a FREE event open to all. The movie premiere will be at the Anchorage Loussac Library theater and will begin at 7 PM! June 1st, 2023 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Anchorage Public Library (Z. J. Loussac Library) theater This film was made possible by Spirit of Youth and with the support of Pacific Community Alaska.
Are you wanting to get active but need someone to do it with? Join us at the Fairview Recreation Center in the multi-purpose room for a FREE Extreme Hip Hop Dance class, Step Into Wellness led by certified instructor, Eric Fanene! We hope to see you there! Aerobic steps are provided but are first come, first served.
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene on May 4th, 2023 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. Step Into Wellness with Xtreme Hip Hop Dance instructor, Eric Fanene! This is a 1-hour virtual aerobic hip hop step dance class that is FREE and open to all! Join us using the Zoom link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81544684439 Or, join us on our Pacific Community of Alaska Facebook Live!
Pacific Community of Alaska is partnering with Arctic Slope Native Association, North Slope Borough Health & Social Services, and Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital to host a free community health fair! 🎊 Let’s Spring into ASNA/SSMH Health! Hosted in the Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital lobby on April 28th, 2023 at 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Join us for free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, Health and social services information, and preventive health screening programs. Grab a free complementary drink from the Midnight Sun coffee shop when you come by! ☕️😊
Utqiagvik Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders! Pacific Community of Alaska wants to hear from YOU! PCA will be hosting a community conversation to hear the needs of our NHPI community. Light refreshments provided.
We hope to see you step into wellness with us on April 20th, 2023 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Spenard Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room with Xtreme Hip Hop Instructor, Eric Fanene! This is a free, 1-hour aerobic step dance class that is open to all. Aerobic step platforms are provided and are limited but are available for first come, first served.
Join us for a FREE mental health education event led by Samantha Fili-Letuli, UAA Master of Social Work Intern. Hear from Alaska-based Pacific Islander mental health professionals: ☺️ Samantha Fili-Letuli, M.S. UAA Master of Social Work Intern Janet Ulukivaiola, M.S. Mental Health Counselor Apelu Ferrin Manuleleua, Mental Health Clinician Joining by Zoom is available! Please use zoom registration link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcuGuqjkuHdeRcvrfwDCjUEr5zu7CQXzL#/registration
Health and Wellness Series Part 3: Creating Healthy Habits with Blood Pressure is a FREE class partnered with family medicine doctor Dr. Phillip Mendoza and Pacific Community of Alaska that provides information and education about ways to create small changes that can become healthy habits to manage your blood pressure.
Join us for a day of free events and community connection! Pacific Community of Alaska will be hosting a Juneau Wellness Clinic. Fairweather will be partnering with us to offer FREE COVID-19 vaccines/booster, flu shots, and monkeypox vaccines. No health insurance needed! Come down and Zumba dance with us as JP gets us dancing! We hope to see you on March 25th, 2023 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Juneau Yacht Club!
Attention Mat-Su! Pacific Community of Alaska will be offering a free Wellness Clinic on Friday, March 17th from 2:00-6:00 PM! No health insurance needed. Walk-ins are welcome! 🙂 We are offering free vaccines: - COVID-19 vaccines/boosters - Flu shots - Monkeypox vaccines Come learn about: - Free job training opportunities - Low cost/sliding fee scale reproductive health screenings - Life-saving narcan kits
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is back and in-person on March 16th, 2023 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at 341 Boniface Pkway Unit C, Anchorage, AK 99504. This is a free 1-hour class open to all! Eric Fanene is a certified Xtreme Hip Hop Dance instructor and is ready to step into wellness with you. Aerobic steps are available but are limited to first come, first served.
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is back and virtual! This is a free 1-hour class open to all partnered with certified Xtreme Hip Hop with Instructor Senslaaay (Eric Fanene). We hope to see you there!!!
Health and Wellness Series Part 2: Creating Healthy Habits with Physical Activity is a FREE class partnered with family medicine doctor Dr. Phillip Mendoza, Enlaces Alaska, and Pacific Community of Alaska that provides information and education about ways to create small changes that can become healthy habits. Class will be presented in English but translation available in Sāmoan and Spanish.
Pacific Community of Alaska will have a FREE WELLNESS CLINIC in Mat-Su! We will have FREE: - Primary series COVID-19 vaccines (for those 6 months+) - COVID-19 bivalent boosters (for those 6 months+) - Flu shots (for those 6 months+) - Monkeypox vaccines Let’s boost our wellness! 💪🏽😎 Those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at this event will get a gift card.
Virtual Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is back! 😎 Step with us on February 16th, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the comfort of your own home. This free, 1-hour hip hop aerobic step dance class will be streamed on the Pacific Community of Alaska Facebook and on Zoom! ZOOM ID: 850 8681 6394 Follow senslaaay on IG and FB to know where Eric’s next Xtreme Hip Hop with SenSlaaay will be next! 😎
Pacific Community of Alaska is partnering with Fairweather to offer FREE vaccines to the community! Free COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots, and monkey pox vaccines. No insurance needed! Get a COVID-19 vaccine at the PCA hosted clinic and receive a gift card as a thank you for protecting yourself and our community. Walk-ins welcome but registration is encouraged. COVID-19 and flu vaccine registration short-link: bit.ly/pcacovidvax123 Monkey pox vaccine registration short-link: bit.ly/pcampox123
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is back and in-person on Thursday, January 26th from 7-8 PM in the Fairview Rec Center on the 1st floor multi-purpose room. This is a free 1-hour class open to all.
Health and Wellness Series Part 1: Creating Healthy Habits is a FREE class partnered with family medicine doctor Dr. Phillip Mendoza and Pacific Community of Alaska that provides information and education about ways to create small changes that can become healthy habits.
Pacific Community of Alaska recognizes the significant need for food assistance for community members across Anchorage. We would like to be transparent and share that we have only 100 gift cards available on January 23rd, 2023 at 9 AM to 5 PM or until supplies last. Jan 23rd, 2023 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (or till supplies last) 3001 Porcupine Drive, ste 129 Anchorage, AK, 99501 One $50 Fred Meyer gift card per household will be given to increase food security and also to encourage nutritious food choices. No ID is required to receive a gift card. First come, first served for those who receive FIRST 100 gift cards. This program is made through a generous partnership with Fred Meyer.
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is back this month and it's virtual! January 9th, 2023 6:00-7:00 PM (Alaska Time) Zoom or Pacific Community of Alaska Facebook Live Ways to join us virtually: 1) Zoom ID: 854 6652 3208 or click Zoom invite link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85466523208 2) Pacific Community of Alaska Facebook livestream at: Facebook.com/PacificCommunityAK/ We hope to see you ✨ virtually ✨ on January 9th from 6:00-7:00 PM (AKT)
Sitepu Mo Lou Soifua Maloloina ma Eric Fanene mo lenei masina!!! E mafai ona e auai i lenei polokalame i le faatasi mai i luga o aupega tafailagi Facebook a le Pacific Community of Alaska poo le zoom ID: 85466523208. O Eric Fanene o se faiagoa faamaonia i le Extreme Hip Hop Dance ma o ia o le tatou faiaoga sitepu. O Ianurari 9, 2023 mai le 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (Alaska) o le a faataunuu ai lea polokalame.
Step Into Wellness with Eric Fanene is HERE and in-person! 💪🏽 Are you ready to end 2022 on a high note? 🤩 Join us for a FREE 1-hour Xtreme Hip Hop step dance class with Eric Fanene, a certified Xtreme Hip Hop step dance instructor❗️ Date: December 29th, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Place: Fairview Recreation Center (2nd floor dance studio) Please note: aerobic steps are provided but are limited to first come, first served. If you have an aerobic step at home, we kindly ask that you bring it! 😎 For any questions or to request more information about Step Into Wellness, contact: (907)891-9996
What: Pacific Community of Alaska COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic When: June 25th, 2022 (Saturday) 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: 3001 Porcupine Drive Anchorage AK 99501 Let's get vaccinated to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends! 😎 Have questions or need assistance with pre-registering for a vaccine? Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Need help getting a ride to the clinic? We can get you there! Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Pacific Community of Alaska would love to assist you!
What: Pacific Community of Alaska COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic When: May 26th, 2022 (Thursday) 2:00pm-4:00pm Where: 4025 W 88th Ave Anchorage AK 99502 Let's get vaccinated to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends! 😎 Have questions or need assistance with pre-registering for a vaccine? Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Need help getting a ride to the clinic? We can get you there! Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Pacific Community of Alaska would love to assist you!
Pacific Community of Alaska will be partnering with the Mt. View Urgent Care Clinic and the Anchorage Samoan Assembly of God to provide COVID-19 vaccines for FREE! 😊 What: Pacific Community of Alaska COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic When: March 26th, 2022 (Saturday) 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Where: 3831 Richmond Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99508 Let's get vaccinated to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends! 😎 Have questions or need assistance with pre-registering for a vaccine? Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Need help getting a ride to the clinic? We can get you there! Call/text us at 907-891-9996! Pacific Community of Alaska would love to assist you!
We are hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
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- 3001 Porcupine Drive, Anchorage, AK, USA
- Suite #127 & #129
- +1-(907) 891-9996
- info@pcalaska.org
- Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or similar field. Experience can substitute for post-secondary experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Possession of a current State of Alaska Driving License and maintenance of a clean driving record.
- Ability to clear and maintain stringent federal, state, and local background clearances.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations effectively working with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) and other underrepresented groups.
- Knowledge of Diversity, Equity. Inclusion, and Belonging practices and application.
- Conduct presentations and training to community organizations regarding PCA services, DV/SA/ST as coordinated by the Director of Programs.
- Represent PCA at various community meetings.
- Attend and contribute in all required staff meetings and actively participate in the training of new staff, volunteers, and interns. Provide supervisory support to volunteers and interns as directed by the supervisor.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Able to engage in a wide range of strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to walking long distances, moving up and down stairs, drive a minivan and physically manage youth, if needed
- Ability to maneuver in exterior environment regardless of weather
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all Pacific Community of Alaska (PCA) Policies and Procedures and remain current on updates and changes.
- Develop and implement policies, protocols, and services designed to provide advocacy and support services to survivors and their families including the development of creative strategies for detecting, intervening, and preventing domestic violence and child victimization.
- Maintain accurate participant records including statistical information and summary of contacts according to PCA, Confidentiality Policy, PCA Program Policies and Procedures, and grant requirements.
- Complete all statistical tracking within established timelines.
- Provide consistent, exceptional service to all PCA program participants.
- Provide crisis intervention, individual support, information, and referrals victims of DV/SA/ST.
- Provide follow-up case management services.
- Provide participants with information about PCA services, housing options & other applicable community services.
- Increase survivors’ safety and access to community resources and support, including individual safety planning.
- Educate program participant(s) about the civil and criminal justice system including support/coordination with the Anchorage Police Department (APD), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law (MOA/LAW) and other related agencies as needed.
- Provide court advocacy by assisting program participants in the civil protective order process through assistance with the completion of documents and court accompaniment for both civil and criminal hearings.
- Advocate on behalf of program participants with community agencies to establish rapport and cooperation.
- Develop and maintain a trusting, empowering relationship with the program participant that supports the program participant’s goal plan.
- Be proactive and a leader in situations that require effective de-escalation of crisis situations.
- Coordinate referrals and information regarding the Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB).
- Perform advocacy in a manner that supports the voluntary services model.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Remain current on all Federal and Alaska State laws affecting victims of DV/SA/ST, including but not limited to confidentiality, child custody, divorce, Immigration/Naturalization, civil protective orders, and basic criminal procedure.
- Remain updated on current information in the field of DV/SA/ST through research, workshops, and training opportunities.
- Acknowledge the diversity reflected in the PCA program population and demonstrate a commitment to cultural competency.
- Adhere to PCA model of ethical communication to include addressing conflict establishing boundaries.
- Demonstrate consistent and dependable attendance.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
- A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
