Impactful Social Services Associate — Family Support

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Twelve paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Alaska's Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) seeks a full-time Social Services Associate in Juneau. You will support professional staff with information gathering for assessments, case planning, and referrals, helping families access services and maintain a healthy environment for children.

OCS notes the essential role, with overtime and travel up to a week away, as well as probationary first 6 months and comprehensive benefits, including

Responsibilities

• Support professional staff by gathering information for assessments, case planning and evaluation.
• Assist in providing parenting support during family contact to help parents practice skills.
• Access electronic databases and provide information to staff to facilitate referrals to other agencies.
• Work with families and children to help deliver services that promote safe, permanent homes and culturally connected outcomes.
• Travel up to a week at a time as needed.
• Work overtime when deemed necessary as part of essential staff.

Job description

The State of Alaska's Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) seeks a full-time Social Services Associate in Juneau. You will support professional staff with information gathering for assessments, case planning, and referrals, helping families access services and maintain a healthy environment for children.

OCS notes the essential role, with overtime and travel up to a week away, as well as probationary first 6 months and comprehensive benefits, including