Protective Services Specialist 1/2/3 Week On/Off Travel Rotation to Bethel (PCN 063205M)

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: Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to: Insurance Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Paid Leave; and twelve paid holidays per year. Working Environment You Can Expect: These positions provide coverage for the Western Region, with primary support for Bethel, Alaska, and surrounding communities. The duty station will be based in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Wasilla. Incumbents will travel to Bethel, Alaska and, while at this location, travel to remote areas in the Western Region. The position follows an Alternate Work Week (AWW) schedule, with a week on while in Bethel, followed by a week off. During their work week in Bethel, incumbents may travel to villages or remote communities 4+ days per week, with travel consisting of day trips and/or overnight stays. Travel to some remote locations may involve limited or no access to modern conveniences, hotels, or other traditional lodging. Therefore, incumbents must be prepared to sleep in available community facilities, which may include offices, schools, tribal community buildings, or other accommodations, as needed. Travel may include all- terrain vehicles, small planes, small boats, snow machines, etc. to remote villages, communities, or rural locations with some exposure to extreme weather conditions in the winter. Travel may be adjusted depending on the casework or regional needs. The work we perform is critical and significantly impacts the communities we serve. As a result, Office of Children’s Services works in the evenings and weekends as well as on weekdays, so overtime and working on-call on a rotational basis are expectations of our workers. OCS Staff are considered essential, so are expected to work during pandemic and other natural disasters. What You Will Do: As a Protective Service Specialist (PSS), responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services Unit, the Investigations & Assessment Unit, or as Generalist covering. This position is based out of Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Wasilla, Alaska, requiring travel to Bethel, Alaska and surrounding rural locations, villages, and communities in the Northern Region. Investigate reports of child abuse and/or neglect, prepare plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others, gather information about family dynamics/functionality, develop plans to ensure child safety while assisting parents in addressing their diminished protective factors, place children out of the home with a relative or licensed foster home when necessary, provide ongoing and/or in-home services to families, write and submit reports to Court, work closely with Tribal/Community Partners, maintain frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody, travel as required dependent on the client location, and make referrals to other service providers and agencies. Who We Are Looking For: 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. Eligibility and Requirements: Some positions require a valid Alaska driver's license and/or a background investigation including fingerprinting. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment. All positions require a valid Real ID Alaska driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Additionally, 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. Relocation reimbursement costs may be provided by the State of Alaska. For positions in this job class, 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. EEO Statement: The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Legal Employment: The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships. Contact: Name: Laureen Larsen, Talent Acquisition Specialist Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Alaska