Anchorage On-Call Social Services Associate

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Training courses in Anchorage

Job summary

Office of Children's Services (OCS) in Anchorage, Alaska is recruiting for a Social Services Associate on-call to work with families involved with child protective services. You will assist in assessments, planning, and referrals while supporting staff and maintaining cultural connections.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the community as needed. On-call hours and field visits are common in this position.

Qualifications

• One year of any combination of postsecondary or vocational education and/or experience in assisting clients, customers, the general public, or other staff in the explanation and application of guidelines, policies, or services.
• Some positions require a valid Alaska driver's license, a background check, and fingerprinting. These requirements will

Responsibilities

• Work closely with families and children involved with child protective services to provide services that support safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Support professional staff with assessments, case planning and evaluation.
• Provide parenting support during family contact to help practice parenting skills in a safe environment.
• Access electronic databases and provide referrals for families to other agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Adaptability

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Office of Children's Services (OCS) in Anchorage, Alaska is recruiting for a Social Services Associate on-call to work with families involved with child protective services. You will assist in assessments, planning, and referrals while supporting staff and maintaining cultural connections.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the community as needed. On-call hours and field visits are common in this position.