Protective Services Specialist 1/2 Juneau - Traveling (PCN 063048)
State of Alaska
Posted: April 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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State of Alaska
Family & Community Services
Location
Alaska, 99811
Salary
From $3,306.40
per week
Type
Closes
This job involves leading a team of 5-6 child protective services workers and one support staff member in Anchorage, Alaska, by overseeing their work, providing training and coaching, and ensuring child safety and family support services are delivered properly.
It also includes handling administrative tasks to keep the program running smoothly.
A good fit would be someone with experience in social services supervision who is empathetic, organized, and committed to helping families and communities.
The Department of Family and Community Services,
The benefits of joining the Anchorage Regional Office Supervisory Family Services and Investigations team include, but are not limited to the following:
You will contribute to the safety and well-being of Alaska's children and families.
You will develop strong partnerships with Tribes and Community Service Providers.
You will have the opportunity to coach and develop a team of Protective Services Specialists who are either responsible for investigating and assessing reports of child abuse and/or neglect or providing ongoing family services support.
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 benefits tab on this posting for more information.This position is located in the Anchorage Regional Office in mid-town off Tudor Road and is within walking distance to several amenities.
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Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
2. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
3. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.All positions require a valid Alaska driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.
Additionally, while the Division does have vehicles assigned to it, they may not always be available for staff use.
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.
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.
The successful candidate may be required to attend multiple training courses normally located in Anchorage.
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