Community Care Licensing Specialist ; PCN
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Government Administration
Community Care Licensing Specialist 1
The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Community Care Licensing Specialist 1 located in Bethel, Alaska.
Important Note:
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the ongoing Community Care Licensing Specialist job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study. The Community Care Licensing Specialist will be a skilled, adventurous and motivated individual able to recruit, support, assess, investigate, and license individuals across the State of Alaska to provide critically important foster care for Alaska's children.
They will actively recruit and support resource families to establish positive and nurturing home environments for the healthy development of children. This position may be required to transport State of Alaska Equipment such as laptop, satellite cell phone, fingerprint scanner, etc. The incumbent may also be required to travel to the rural communities and/ or under a remote supervision model with on-site co-workers and support administration available.
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 Join our team as we partner with community members and Tribal partners to establish safe and stable homes for vulnerable children and youth needing temporary or permanent care. We offer multiple skill development opportunities, both in-person and virtual, in the fields of addressing trauma, working with family systems, conducting investigations, formal writing, and awareness of culture and race.
We are a collaborative team who support each other and work for a positive atmosphere. The Office of Children's Services offers the potential for career advancement. Your first twelve months in the agency are probationary and considered a training period, with formal and on-the-job training with your supervisor and 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 Bethel Field Office. This position will require both office and field work including licensing of foster homes in Bethel and may include travel to rural communities on and off the road system. When performing field work, use of your personal vehicle will include mileage reimbursement. This position may require remote travel around the State in potentially harsh conditions on small planes, boats, ATV's and/or snow machines to include remote travel where no cell phone service is available.
For information on the Bethel community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.
We Are Seeking a Candidate with the Following
Competencies:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
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.
Special Note This position requires a valid Alaska driver's license. Additionally, while the Division does have vehicles assigned to it, they may not always be available for staff use. Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters. Current automotive insurance must be in place prior to use of a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the State.
A child protective history check will be performed per AS 12.62.160 and/or 13 AAC 68.315 including a background and fingerprint check. The successful candidate may be required to attend multiple training courses normally located in Anchorage.
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