Foster Care Specialist I / II

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska is seeking a Foster Care Specialist I/II to provide child protective services case management under the Family Services program. The role collaborates with OCS and adheres to ICWA, licensing standards, and involves community outreach across the Northwest Arctic Borough.

The position requires licensing familiarity, driving eligibility, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a non-exempt, full-time framework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; familiarity with Northwest Arctic Borough and Inupiaq desirable.
• Criminal history with no felonies or child abuse of any kind.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurable driving history.
• One year experience in a human services or related field.
• Two years work experience as Foster Care Specialist I, or three years in human services.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and license new foster homes using multiple channels.
• Process applications and attachments for licensing.
• Orient foster parents to licensing procedures.
• Provide ongoing training and consultation to foster parents.
• Complete home assessments and safety checks.
• Report licensing violations to the Office of Children's Services.
• Travel to villages to complete licensing procedures.
• Attend case reviews and meetings related to foster care.
• Maintain confidential records and paperwork.
• Assist with moving children to new placements when needed.
• Commit to professional development.

Skills

Case management

Foster care licensing

Home safety checks

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-064

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Family Services

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

01/26

Title: Foster Care Specialist I/II Range: 13/14

Program: Family Services Status: Non-Exempt

Housing Priority: None Covered: Yes

BCU: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

The Foster Care Specialist I, II is to provide child protective services case management based on the Family Centered Services model in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Pt Hope in cooperation with the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) and in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act. Working directly with the State of Alaska Foster Care and Licensing Specialist & following Foster Home Licensing Standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts ongoing casework recruitment campaign for new foster homes using all medial and methods available.

Processes applications, attachments, and recommends new foster homes for licensing.

Orients new foster parents on procedures of maintaining a foster care license.

Provides ongoing consultation, assistance, and training to foster parents in understanding their responsibilities.

Completes relative home assessments.

Reports serious violations of licensing regulations by foster parents to the Office of Children's Services.

Travels to villages in the region to complete licensing procedures including Home Safety Standard checks, fingerprints, home visits, etc.

Attends case reviews staff meetings, and other meetings pertaining to foster care.

Completes a variety of paperwork associated with licensing while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

May assist with moving children to new placements and escorting children to treatment.

Maintains a commitment to professional development and growth.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with the Northwest Arctic Borough Region, its culture, people, and ability to speak Inupiaq desirable. Criminal history that shows no felonies or abuse of children of any kind. Must possess a current Alaska driver's license and have a good enough driving history to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles.

Foster Care I

One year experience in a human services or related field.

Foster Care II

Two years work experience as Foster Care Specialist I, or three years experience in human service field.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The

above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the

employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.

This description does not constitute a

written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to

satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical

demands.

Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.