Child Welfare Placement Specialist (Alaska)

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Twelve paid holidays

Job summary

State of Alaska’s Office of Children’s Services in Fairbanks is looking for a dedicated Social Services Associate to manage placement searches and support caregivers. You will work within a centralized unit, ensuring timely placement for children and strong, service-oriented support for families.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving skills as part of a collaborative 6-person team in a 7.5-hour day schedule, with potential evening hours.

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.

Responsibilities

• Search for placements for children and provide support to caregivers.
• Provide robust customer service and support for caregivers and seek placements for children.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Job description

State of Alaska’s Office of Children’s Services in Fairbanks is looking for a dedicated Social Services Associate to manage placement searches and support caregivers. You will work within a centralized unit, ensuring timely placement for children and strong, service-oriented support for families.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving skills as part of a collaborative 6-person team in a 7.5-hour day schedule, with potential evening hours.