Protective Services Specialist 4

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to current

Department of Family and Community Services employees only.

Please check the definition below to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS)

is

recruiting for a full-time

Protective Service Specialist 4

located in

Anchorage, Alaska.

What you will be doing

This position provides leadership and oversight for the Mentor Team, ensuring effective mentoring for newly hired Protective Services Specialists and strong collaboration with the Child Welfare Academy. This role upholds agency policies and the Guiding Principles of the OCS Practice Model through consistent, collaborative engagement with staff, families, and community partners.

Our organization, mission and culture

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.

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.

Everything we do is underpinned by our

Core Values

.