Community Care Licensing Specialist - Kenai; PCN

Position: Community Care Licensing Specialist 1 - Kenai (PCN 063398)

What You Will Be Doing

The Community Care Licensing Specialist 1 is a skilled, adventurous, and motivated individual who will recruit, support, assess, investigate, and license individuals across Alaska to provide critically important foster care for children. Responsibilities include actively recruiting and supporting resource families to establish positive and nurturing home environments for children’s healthy development. The candidate will be required to travel to rural communities and/or work 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 (OCS) strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount. We value equitable, respectful treatment for all employees and work to strengthen families, engage communities, and partner with Tribes. Our core values underpin everything we do.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We partner with community members and Tribal partners to establish safe and stable homes for vulnerable children and youth. Training opportunities are available in trauma, family systems, investigations, formal writing, and cultural awareness. The first 12 months are probationary and involve formal and on‑the‑job training with your supervisor and colleagues. Full‑time benefits include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve paid holidays per year.

Working

Environment You Can Expect

Position is in the Kenai Field Office and involves office and field work, including licensing of foster homes on the Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, and surrounding rural communities. Field work may require personal vehicle use with mileage reimbursement and occasional travel across the state on small planes, boats, ATVs, or snow machines. Work may occur in harsh conditions with limited cellular service.

We

Are Seeking a Candidate with the Following Competencies

Adaptability
: adjust planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands in a changing environment.

Writing
: use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information briefly, clearly, and organizedly; produce audience‑appropriate written material.

Interpersonal Skills
: show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and politeness; maintain effective relationships and manage difficult or distressed individuals with sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences.

Special Note

• Requires a valid Alaska Driver’s License and Real .
• Requires local travel within 50 miles and occasional travel within the state.
• Requires participation in the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), including background investigation and fingerprinting.
• A child protective history check will be performed per AS 12.62.160 or 13 AAC 68.315.
• May require attendance at multiple training courses in Anchorage.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Attention to Detail: thorough and conscientious.
• Knowledge of Standards: familiarity with established standards.
• Decision Making: objective and sound judgment.
• Integrity/Honesty: high ethical standards.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  courtesy and respect for all.
• Written Communication: clear, concise, organized writing.

Equivalent to those typically gained by training or education in social services, education, health care, mental health, juvenile justice, or a closely related field; or progressively responsible technical or professional experience in those fields.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will determine which applicants advance to the interview phase.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201 or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711.

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