Protective Services Specialist 3 (PCN 027498)

State Of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

34d•$38

About The Position

In this position, you will provide advanced-level casework to include investigation, mediation, and coordination of protective and statewide supportive services for vulnerable adults. This position serves a wide range of individuals who may suffer from a multitude of significant behavioral, medical, mental health, and socio-economic conditions that occur throughout an adult's life span. This position requires frequent travel within the state of Alaska.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Oral Communication : Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Training in a social science, behavioral science, health science, guidance and counseling, or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible professional experience providing assistance, information or referrals to the general public related to social services, health care, or legal services; in child, adult, family, or group case management, licensing, or probation services; or providing care or services to delinquent juveniles.
Requires frequent travel within the State of Alaska via automobile or plane.
A current and valid Alaksa Drivers Liscense.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are pssobily difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Responsibilities

Serving vulnerable adults reported to be experiencing abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation and engaging with them, their families, and other professionals to investigate these allegations.
Utilizing a multitude of methods, including face-to-face visits, review of records, and perform safety and risk assessments to determine the safety and well-being of the vulnerable adult.
Engaging with the vulnerable populations to determine if they have decision-making capacity to meet their basic needs while minimizing physical, psychological, and social risks.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year