Field Social Services Associate - Alaska Family Support

State of Alaska; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

twelve paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) in Utqiagvik, Alaska is recruiting for a full-time Social Services Associate to support assessments, case planning, and family services in a busy state agency.

As an SSA, you will assist professional staff, provide parenting support during family contact, and help connect families with essential services. Overtime and on-call duty are common, with travel up to 2 times monthly as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills; builds effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Customer service: assesses needs and provides information or assistance.
• Adaptability: adjusts plans with critical thinking.
• Computer skills: uses databases and software.
• Teamwork: promotes cooperation and shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Support professional staff by gathering information for assessments, case planning and evaluation.
• Provide parenting support during family contact to help parents practice parenting skills.
• Access electronic databases and refer families to other agencies.
• Assist in ensuring safe, permanent homes and preserving cultural connections.
• Travel 0–2 times a month or year as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) in Utqiagvik, Alaska is recruiting for a full-time Social Services Associate to support assessments, case planning, and family services in a busy state agency.

As an SSA, you will assist professional staff, provide parenting support during family contact, and help connect families with essential services. Overtime and on-call duty are common, with travel up to 2 times monthly as needed.