Protective Services Specialist

Job Description

"This position is currently under review as part of the Child Protection Services Study; therefore, the title and/or pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon implementation of this class study."

This position is open to current

Department of Family and Community Services employees only.

Please check the definition below to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS)

is

recruiting for a full-time

Protective Service Specialist 4

located in

Juneau, Alaska.

This position is responsible for ensuring safe children and strong families through providing support for the agency in achieving timely permanency outcomes for children in care. The individual in this position is responsible for supervising two Protective Services Specialists and one Social Services Associate. This position is based in Juneau and is responsible for Regional Permanency Specialist duties for both the Southeast and Western Regions.

This position identifies and removes barriers to permanency for children and families and ensures case work decisions adhere to OCS policy and procedure, the practice model, and Federal and State statutes and regulations. The individual in this position will maintain a tracking system for children in out-of-home care, conduct regular reviews of cases through a permanency lens, ensure timely referrals for home studies are made and will read and approve completed home studies and home study updates.

The position will consult with OCS staff and partners regarding permanency related issues. The individual in this position is also responsible for a variety of administrative functions that are critical to program operations

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

.

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 is an exciting time to join the Statewide Permanency Team! Efforts are underway to develop and improve our processes for achieving appropriate timely permanency outcomes for children in OCS custody. This is an opportunity to support an important part of the agency’s mission while developing expertise in all aspects of permanency. 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. You will have the opportunity to coach and develop a team of Protective Services Specialists who are responsible for supporting the agency’s goals in achieving timely permanency for children in care. You will be provided coaching and supervision to facilitate your own growth and as a supervisor and will have opportunities for professional advancement.

You will have a voice in influencing change within OCS. 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…