Protective Services Specialist 1/2 Anchorage

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Come join the State of Alaska!

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The Department of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS) is

recruiting for full-time

Protective Services Specialist 1/2

in Anchorage, Alaska

This position is open to All Applicants.

What You Will Be Doing

: As a Protective Services Specialist (PSS), responsible for Child Protection Services in the Family Services unit, the Investigations & Assessment unit, or as Generalist covering both. Services are intended to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children, enhance the protective capacities of parents, and strengthen the family. It is comprised of two components: 1) In-home Services and 2) Out-of-home Services. More information on Family Services can be found here:

Family Services

This case carrying position has a wide range of duties, including investigating reports of child abuse and/or neglect, prepare plans for intervention by soliciting the cooperation of the family and others, and 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 the Court, work closely with Tribal/Community Partners, frequent face-to-face and telephonic contact with parents and caregivers of children in custody and make referrals to other service providers and agencies.

For more information:

OCS Practice Model

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

strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Everything we do is underpinned by our

Core Values

Hope, Integrity, Respect and Empathy.