Inmate Care & Reentry Advocate — Protective Services II

Corrections; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Parking

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitative Services, seeks a Protective Services Specialist 2 in Anchorage to work with inmates and underserved populations, delivering social casework and transition planning.

The role emphasizes release planning, inter-agency collaboration, pregnancy planning, and end-of-life planning, with potential hybrid telework after probation and a location at the Anchorage Central Office.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in social services, health care, or related fields.
• Experience in case management or social services for individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide social casework to inmates with medical or cognitive needs and assist during custody or community reentry.
• Conduct release planning, pregnancy planning, and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate inter-agency collaboration for adults and juveniles.

Skills

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Customer Service

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Writing

Job description

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitative Services, seeks a Protective Services Specialist 2 in Anchorage to work with inmates and underserved populations, delivering social casework and transition planning.

The role emphasizes release planning, inter-agency collaboration, pregnancy planning, and end-of-life planning, with potential hybrid telework after probation and a location at the Anchorage Central Office.