Social Services Associate Petersburg; PCN

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED

The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services (OCS) is recruiting for full‑time Social Services Associate (SSA) located in Petersburg, Alaska.

This position is open to All Applicants.

A Social Services Associate is an administrative position supporting professional staff by gathering information for assessments, case planning and evaluation, and providing parenting support during family contacts, accessing electronic databases, and facilitating referrals to other agencies. The role involves working with families and children to enhance capacities, provide safe homes, maintain cultural connections, and help families realize their potential. The incumbent must be courteous, professional, calm, motivated, efficient, and possess strong critical thinking skills.

Travel may be required 0–2 times a month or year, with trips ranging from day to overnight.

The Office of Children’s Services values a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well‑being are paramount. The mission is to ensure the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.

Full‑time benefits include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve paid holidays. Probationary period is the first 6 months. The agency supports a balanced work‑life schedule while requiring overtime and on‑call work when necessary.

The office is in Petersburg, a Nordic fishing village known for outdoor activities. Work may include evenings, weekends, and travel to outlying villages or cities (0–2 times a month), sometimes involving small aircraft and overnight stays.

• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Friendliness, courtesy, empathy, and the ability to build effective relationships, including with difficult or distressed individuals.
• Customer/Quality Focus: Anticipates and meets customer needs and strives for high‑quality service.
• Adaptability: Adjusts work plans using critical thinking in a changing environment.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient with computers, software, and databases.
• Teamwork: Encourages cooperation and works with others to achieve goals.

• Valid Real a driver’s license required.
• Mileage reimbursement available for personal vehicle use; personal vehicle insurance required.
• Child protective history, background, and fingerprint check required.
• Training courses, often in Anchorage, may be required.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Cyan Shuman, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Phone:
Email: cyan.shuman