Social Services Associate; Family Services PCN

Position Overview

Full‑time Social Services Associate located in Anchorage, Alaska. Position open exclusively to Alaska Residents.

Work closely with families and children to provide services that enhance families’ capacities, secure safe and permanent homes, maintain cultural connections, and help families realize their potential. Support professional staff in assessments, case planning, and evaluation; provide parenting support during family contact; access electronic databases; make referrals to other agencies. May transport children or clients to appointments and occasionally provide childcare.

Office of Children’s Services (OCS) aims to ensure the safety, permanency, and well‑being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes. OCS values diversity, inclusion, safety, and well‑being, and treats all employees equitably and respectfully.

Office of Children’s Services offers a professional and welcoming environment for independent and collaborative work with agency staff, department leadership, and federal partners. The first 6 months are a probationary training period. Full‑time benefits include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve paid holidays. Please review the benefits tab for details.

The position is located in the Anchorage Regional Office (mid‑town off Tudor Road), within walking distance of amenities. For community information, see Alaska Community Profiles.

• Interpersonal Skills
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  Understanding, friendliness, courtesy, empathy, and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Customer/Quality Focus
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  Anticipates, monitors, and meets customers’ needs with high‑quality service.
• Adaptability
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  Handles changing demands and competing priorities with critical thinking.
• Computer Skills
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  Proficient with computers, software, databases, and automated systems.
• Teamwork
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  Encourages cooperation, trust, and group identity; works collaboratively to achieve goals.

• Valid Alaska driver’s license required.
• Vehicle mileage reimbursement available; personal vehicle insurance required.
• Background and fingerprint check required.
• Multiple training courses may be required.

Cover letter is not required. Complete application will determine advancement. Provide the following at time of interview:

Education:

One year of post‑secondary or vocational education and/or experience. Transcripts or evidence of foreign education must be provided.

Work experience:

Document employer name, title, dates, and employment type. Flexibly staffed positions must show accurate dates separated per level.

Legal employment:
Candidates must certify legal right to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Alicia Brault, Administrative Assistant 3
Phone: (907) 269‑3953
Email: alicia.brault