Protective Services Specialist 1/2 Anchorage (PCN 063098M)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is currently under review as part of the Child Protection Services Study; therefore, the title and/or pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon implementation of this class study. The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Protective Services Specialist 1/2 in Anchorage, Alaska. This position is open to All Applicants. As a Protective Services Specialist (PSS), responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services unit, the Investigations & Assessment unit, or as Generalist covering both. Services are intended to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children, enhance the protective capacities of parents, and strengthen the family. It is comprised of two components: 1) In-home Services and 2) Out-of-home Services. This case carrying position has a wide range of duties, including investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, prepare plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others, and gather information about family dynamics/functionality, develop plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their diminished protective factors, place children out of the home with a relative or licensed foster home when necessary, provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families, write and submit reports to the Court, work closely with Tribal/Community Partners, frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody and make referrals to other service providers and agencies.

Requirements

Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs)
Competencies in: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Competencies in: Customer Service
Competencies in: Integrity/Honesty
Competencies in: Interpersonal Skills
Competencies in: Oral Communication
Competencies in: Writing
Training in a social science, behavioral science, health science, guidance and counseling, or a closely related field and/or 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.
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.
Valid Alaska Real ID driver’s license
Child protective history check will be performed per AS 12.62.160 and/or 13 AAC 68.315 including a background and fingerprint check.
Must answer Supplemental Questions.
Must complete the “References” section in the application providing contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor.
Provide a copy of academic transcripts with your application if you will be using education to meet the minimum qualifications and/or competencies desired for the position.
Provide a list of three (3) professional references including daytime telephone numbers and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor.
Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.

Nice To Haves

Part-time telework within the duty station may be an option upon eligibility.

Responsibilities

Investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect
Prepare plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others
Gather information about family dynamics/functionality
Develop plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their diminished protective factors
Place children out of the home with a relative or licensed foster home when necessary
Provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families
Write and submit reports to the Court
Work closely with Tribal/Community Partners
Frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody
Make referrals to other service providers and agencies