Protective Services Specialist 1/2 Fairbanks

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska - Office of Children's Services in Fairbanks is seeking a Protective Service Specialist to provide child protection services within the Family Services Unit, the Investigations & Assessment Unit, or as a Generalist.

The role requires travel across interior Alaska about four times a month, handling investigations of abuse/neglect, planning interventions, reporting to court, and working with families, tribes, and partners to safeguard children.

Qualifications

• Competency Based MQs apply; follow MQ instructions.
• Strong writing skills and ability to manage workload independently.
• Willingness to travel within Alaska approximately four times a month.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Develop intervention plans with families and others.
• Place children out of home with relatives or foster care when necessary.
• Provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families.
• Write and submit reports to the Court.
• Collaborate with Tribal/Community partners and other agencies.

Job description

The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting for Protective Services

Specialist 1/2 in Fairbanks!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the

Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

This position is open to All Applicants.

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What You Will Be Doing:

As a Protective Service Specialist (PSS), located in Fairbanks, Alaska, you will be responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services Unit, the Investigations & Assessment Unit, or as Generalist covering both and will be required to travel throughout the interior of Alaska approximately four times a month.

This case carrying position has a wide range of duties, including investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, prepare plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others, and gather information about family dynamics/functionality, develop plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their diminished protective factors, place children out of the home with a relative or licensed foster home when necessary, provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families, write and submit reports to the Court, work closely with Tribal/Community Partners, frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody and make referrals to other service providers and agencies.

OCS has opportunities across several units. During the hiring process, we work with applicants to match them with a position that best aligns with their strengths, experience, and interests.

Strong writing skills, the ability to manage your workload independently, and a collaborative approach are important in ensuring the safety and well-being of children throughout Alaska. Child protection work can involve making critical decisions in urgent situations. Staff must be prepared to respond quickly and confidently to protect children and maintain their own safety, including in situations that may involve potential physical risk.

Mission and Values/Culture:

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.