Protective Services Specialist 1/2/3 - Kotzebue (PCN 063418)

State of Alaska • Kotzebue, AK

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Protective Service Specialist 1/2/3 in Kotzebue, Alaska. This position has a Kotzebue duty station and is responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services unit, the Investigations & Assessment unit, or as a generalist covering both. Duties include investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, preparing intervention plans, gathering information about family dynamics, developing plans to ensure child safety, assisting parents, potentially placing children with relatives or in foster homes, providing ongoing or in-home services, writing court reports, working with Tribal/Community Partners, frequent contact with parents and caregivers, and making referrals to other service providers. The role requires travel throughout the interior of Alaska approximately four times a month. The Office of Children's Services is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount, with a mission to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.

Requirements

• Valid Alaska REAL ID driver's license
• Successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check
• Child protective history check will be performed per AS 12.62.160 and/or 13 AAC 68.315 including a background and fingerprint check
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Credibility (PSS 3 Only)

Responsibilities

• Investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect
• Preparing plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others
• Gathering information about family dynamics/functionality
• Developing plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their protective factors
• Placing children with a relative or licensed foster home when applicable
• Providing ongoing and/or in-home services to families
• Writing and submitting reports to Court
• Working closely with Tribal/Community Partners
• Frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody
• Making referrals to other service providers and agencies
• Traveling throughout the interior of Alaska approximately four times a month
• Working after hours and on-call
• Working during pandemic and other natural disasters

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters
• Relocation reimbursement costs may be provided by the State of Alaska

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed