Program Coordinator 1

Alaskajobs; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Twelve paid holidays

Job summary

The Office of Children’s Services (OCS) in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator 1 to support adoption/guardianship subsidies. This role reports to the Program Coordinator and works with field personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day program activities, utilizing ORCA for case management and subsidy processing, and collaborating with coworkers to uphold agency standards and outcomes for child safety and

Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving used to address problems or opportunities and manage situations.
• Compliance knowledge for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs with Federal laws and guidance.
• Decision making: making sound, informed decisions and driving action.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the adoption/guardianship support program.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Work with ORCA case management and payment data systems for processing subsidies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Compliance

Decision Making

Planning and Evaluating

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify

.

TheDepartment of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS)

is

recruiting for a full-time

Program Coordinator 1

located in

Juneau, Alaska.

What You Will Be Doing

The adoption associate coordinator works directly under the Program coordinator who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the adoption/guardianship support program. The associate coordinator will be working directly with the field personnel to ensure that all state and federal regulations for the program are in compliance. The position will work extensively with the ORCA case management and payment data system that includes the electronic processing of approving adoption and guardianship subsidies.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

The

Office of Children's Services

strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The Mission of the Office of Children's Services is: Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.

Everything we do is underpinned by our

Core Values

.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Office of Children's Services is committed to an organizational culture that values each team member. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We celebrate and value the diversity of our employees, partners, and families we serve. During your initial twelve months with the agency, you will be in a probationary period, considered as a training phase. This involves comprehensive virtual training, on-the-job learning with your supervisor, and collaborative experiences with your colleagues.

Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to: Insurance Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Paid Leave; and twelve paid holidays per year. Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information.

Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located in the Goldstein Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. We are surrounded by fantastic views of mountains, the Gastineau Channel, and are conveniently located near many restaurants and stores for easy access to lunch and shopping. We are also located near the Downtown Transit Center, if taking the bus is your preferred method of travel.

For information on the Juneau community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the

Alaska Community Profiles

.

We Are Seeking a Candidate with the Following Competencies:

Manages and Organizes Information

: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

Interpersonal Skills

: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Computer Skills

: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Special Note

All positions require valid ID and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.

The successful candidate may be required to attend multiple training courses normally located in Anchorage.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties for a

Program Coordinator 1

,please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/892071?keywords=program%20coordinator%201&pagetype=classSpecifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.

Special Note

:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

At time of interview applicant is requested to submit:

A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on documents provided) if required to meet minimum qualifications.

A list of three (3) professional* references including daytime telephone numbers and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor.

Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

NOTE:

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EDUCATION

To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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