Social Services Program Coordinator

Social Services Program Coordinator

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Social Services Program Coordinator located in Juneau, Alaska. The Social Services Program Coordinator (SSPC) plays a critical role in delivery of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) services through multiple grant programs funded by the office of Children's Services (OCS) and the overall management of the Children's Justice Act (CJA) Task Force.

The position ensures that these activities are implemented following departmental regulatory and policy guidelines and provides recommendations to policy and procedures for implementing CAC while monitoring progress of grantees and the CJA Task Force. This position also participates in the statewide Child First Alaska Leadership Team responsible for implementing the Child First Alaska Forensic Interview Training and oversees funding allocated to the project.

The SSPC coordinates the provider agreement for drug testing for clients being monitored for ongoing substance abuse concerns relating to child safety and develops policies and procedures relating to the use of drug testing, as well as various contracts related to training/technical assistance to CAC and other Service Array grant programs.

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.

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. 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.

We are seeking a candidate with the following competencies:

Special Note

• All positions require valid  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.

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.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups…