3 Bethel (PCN 063729)

State of Alaska•Bethel, AK

9d•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 the Bethel office in Alaska. This position is responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services unit, the Investigations & Assessment unit, or as Generalist covering both. Travel duties are expected to be approximately four (4) times per month, including travel to communities and rural locations in Alaska. This case-carrying position involves investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, preparing intervention plans, gathering information about family dynamics, developing plans to ensure child safety, placing children with relatives or licensed foster homes when applicable, providing ongoing and/or in-home services, writing and submitting reports to Court, working closely with Tribal/Community Partners, and making referrals to other service providers. 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. The first twelve months are a probationary training period with formal virtual and on-the-job training. Part-time telework within the duty station is an option upon eligibility. The position requires working after hours and on call, with overtime as an expectation. Relocation to Bethel is required, with move reimbursements available. Travel will include charter flights and state-owned boats to surrounding villages.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Real ID Alaska driver's license
Successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records 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
Competencies in Technical Credibility
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

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

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
Provide 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
Working after hours and on call
Performing child protective history checks

Benefits

Move reimbursements are available if selected candidate relocates to Bethel and notifys management in advance
Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters.

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