Social Services Associate

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify

.

The Department of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS)

is

recruiting for full-time

Social Services Associate

located in

Juneau, Alaska.

This Specialty Administrative Support Social Services Associate position

• Provides administrative support to the Administrative Officer and Administrative Assistant 2, including assisting with personnel and payroll functions for the OCS Southeast Region.
• Completes background checks, maintains the court calendar, and serves as backup for new-hire orientation and maintaining employee records.
• Assists with procurement, purchasing, inventory management, and One-Card auditing as needed.
• Supports SSA staff occasionally by helping with routine case monitoring, transportation, gathering supporting information, and preparing basic court documents as assigned.
• Provides general administrative and facility support to the office and assists Licensing with occasional administrative tasks

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

.

We work as a team through collaboration towards common goals to serve positive outcomes for families. We strive for a tight knit group, offering support to one another and contributing to a positive atmosphere. The Office of Children's Services has great potential for career advancement.

Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to:

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Leave
• twelve paid holidays per year

Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information.

We work in Juneau, Alaska and have one of the few offices located in the Valley of Juneau. Our Offices offer plenty of parking and we are conveniently located near many restaurants and stores for easy access to lunch and shopping options. We are also located near the bus line if that is your preferred method of travel.

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

Alaska Community Profiles

.

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Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services;

is committed to providing quality products and services.

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

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Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

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Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment

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.

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 Social Services Associate,please go to the following link:

One year of any combination of postsecondary or vocational education and/or experience in assisting clients, customers, the general public, or other staff in the explanation and application of guidelines, policies, or services.

Requires a valid driver's license, a background check, and…