Protective Services Specialist 1/2/3 Sitka or Juneau

Protective Service Specialist 1/2/3Come join the State of Alaska!This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications. Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Protective Service Specialist 1/2/3 in Sitka, Alaska or Juneau, Alaska. The position is open to Alaska Residents.What You Will Be Doing: As a Protective Service Specialist (PSS), you will be responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services unit, the Investigations & Assessment unit, or as Generalist covering both. This position is based out of the Sitka Field Office or Juneau Field Office.The Southeast Regional Field Offices consist of Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, and Craig. If working out of the Sitka Field Office, incumbent would only travel as needed for coverage to the Southeast Regional Field Office locations. If working at the Juneau Field Office, incumbent in this position will typically work two weeks in the office (50%) and spend two weeks traveling (50%) each month.This case carrying positions offer a range of duties, including investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, preparing plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others, and gathering information about family dynamics/functionality. A PSS will develop plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their protective factors, may be placing children with a relative or licensed foster home when applicable, provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families, writing and submitting reports to Court, working closely with Tribal/Community Partners, frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody, and making referrals to other service providers and agencies.Mission and Values/Culture: 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.The Office of Children's Services is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount. Employees all contribute to building a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.Everything we do is underpinned by our Core Values.Benefits of Joining Our Team: 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.Your first twelve months in the agency are probationary and considered a training period, with formal virtual training, on-the-job training with your supervisor, and with other colleagues.While this is a field-based position that involves working in the community, part-time telework within the duty station is an option upon eligibility.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.The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is a region-wide position that covers Family Services and Initial Investigations as needed, typical in remote Southeast Alaska locations. The Southeast Regional Field Offices consist of Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, and Craig.This position is located at the Juneau Field Office or Sitka Field Office. Please select the location preference in the questions of this job posting.The Sitka Field Office is located in Sitka on Baranoff Island. Sitka is known for its world class scenery, fishing, and vibrant arts and music environment. The Sitka office is proud to partner with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska in order to provide services which have been nationally recognized by Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Travel to these cities throughout Alaska may be required of this position.The Juneau Field Office is located in the heart of the Mendenhall Valley, conveniently located near shops, restaurants and the bus line. If working at the Juneau Field Office, the incumbent in this position will typically work two weeks in the office (50%) and spend two weeks traveling (50%) each month.The work we perform is critical and significantly impacts the communities we serve. As a result, the Office of Children's Services works on evenings and weekends as well as weekdays, so overtime and on-call work are expectations of our workers. Travel may be frequent or minimal. Varies based on regional needs. Travel to villages or cities for placement or visitation varies based on regional needs. Travel in outlying areas may involve small aircraft and overnight stays.For information on the Sitka or Juneau community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs?keywords=protective%20services%20specialistIf you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!