2050 VENIA MINOR ROAD

PO BOX 86

ST. PAUL ISLAND, ALASKA 99660

POSITION TITLE AND DEPARTMENT:

Family Services Specialist with Department of Family Services

POSITION LOCATION:

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND HOURS:

Regular Appointment Full-Time; 40 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

This Family Services Specialist position is in the Anchorage Support Office, Department of

Family Services (DFS) with frequent travel to Saint Paul Island. The primary function of the Family Services Specialist is to implement the goals and objectives associated with the

DFS, to give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the philosophy, mission, strategy, and its goals and objectives of the DFS and clients of the program. All actions will be in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), federal laws, state laws, and tribal laws. The FSS is an Indian Child Welfare Liaison Services specific to St Paul tribal citizen within St. Paul Island, Alaska, and other states.

The Family Services Specialist is a recognized expert in the field of Indian Child Welfare

(ICW). This position requires prior experience in advocacy, social services, case management, program development and evaluation, and/or clinical program leadership.

Extensive knowledge of American Indian, Alaska Native cultures, including social service issues related to both political and economic attributes of village, rural, and urban life. Prior experience consulting on policy, managing partnerships and community relations are highly desirable. Knowledge of public child welfare policy and state and local governments is essential. Availability for frequent travel is required.

Secondarily, the Family Services Specialist (FSS) provides case management services to children and families of the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal citizens. The FSS assists Tribal citizens with gaining access to all necessary services both internal and external to the Tribe. Further, the FSS will support the delivery of services to Native youth and families. The FSS will identify, develop, and utilize community resources, demonstrate leadership and initiative, and promote social work practices. This position requires excellent attendance, strong verbal and written communication skills, and uncompromised attention to client confidentiality and detail.

DUTIES:

The following are the essential Job Functions of the Family Services Specialist:

• Maintain current knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations.
• Provide basic intervention and client and family counseling as required; provides crisis intervention to include responding to emergency calls; reports instances of neglect or abuse to the appropriate authorities; utilizes appropriate controls for individuals who

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may be aggressive, combative, or hostile by following established protocols and policies.

• Participate in ACSPI, OCS, and DFS meetings.
• Stay informed of all tribal and community programs available for clients that will enhance the quality of life.
• Responsible for providing information, training and other services to community members and tribal staff around the issues of child welfare.
• Keep up to date on Indian Child Welfare Act, Title IV‐B and IV-E programs, Domestic

Violence Prevention, Food Bank, and other social service programs.

• Continuing development in child abuse and neglect by working with the Department of

Family Services and the State of Alaska Department of Office of Children’s Services.

• Provide regular reports regarding identified targeted goals to the Department of Family

Services, Family Services Manager and for public dissemination.

• Compile monthly program statistics and complete monthly reports.
• Represents the Tribe in the community, at community gatherings, and local and state meetings where the Tribe has an interest.
• Ensure that client information is maintained in a CONFIDENTIAL manner.
• Contribute to a team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
• Attend court hearings where Aleut Community of St. Paul Island children are involved in dependency proceedings in state or tribal jurisdictions
• Provide testimony in court proceedings
• Express Tribal position as a legal party in State cases
• Write court reports and give verbal updates at court proceedings regardless of jurisdiction
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have bachelor’s degree in a human service, social work or related field or a minimum of an associate degree in human services and 2 years experience.

2. Must be free of any felony convictions.

3. Must be free of misdemeanor convictions involving children or youth.

4. Must be free of misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence.

5. Must be free of any charges in the last six (6) years of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

6. Must agree to be subject to a thorough background investigation and personal interviews by the ACSPI Human Resources and DHW personnel, including be subject to fingerprinting and a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files.

7. Must be free from illegal drug use, or abuse of legal drugs that impair mental or physical performance, for the past five (5) years, as determined by interview and medical testing.

8. Must abide by the ACSPI’s alcohol and drug free workplace policies and submit to a pre- employment alcohol and drug test.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is an hourly position ranging from $16.00 to $35.00 an hour, depending on education, experience, and skills. Benefits include, Paid Time Off (Starting at 6 hours per pay period/156 hours per year); 16

Paid Holidays; Health Benefits; 401K; Employee Education Assistance.

DEADLINE:

This position is open until filled. Apply at the Tribal Government of St. Paul during normal business hours by completing an Application for Employment or by requesting and completing an Application for Employment electronically. Applicants with incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Qualified applicants may submit their resume and a cover letter to HR. For an Application for Employment or more information contact Human Resources at HR@aleut.com.

The Tribal Government encourages the applications from Alaska Natives and American Indian applicants,

considering such applications favorably during the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child protective services: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road