Protective Services Specialist 3

Company:  State of Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $36.68 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Long Term Nonperm
Job Number: 46400
Department: Health
Division: Senior & Disabilities Services
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Senior and Disabilities Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19
Job Description
* The Recruitment Period for This Job Posting Has Been Extended *
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our
residency definition to determine if you qualify .
What you will be doing:
This position plays an integral part in keeping vulnerable adult Alaskans safe. In this position, you will receive and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will determine an adult's decision-making abilities and provide voluntary supportive services or involuntary protective services based on needs through advanced-level casework, service plan development, preparing legal forms, attending court hearings or mediation, and providing testimony as necessary. This position serves a vast range of individuals who may be experiencing significant behavioral, medical, mental health, and socioeconomic needs that occur throughout an adult's life span.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our mission at Senior & Disabilities Services is to promote health, well-being, and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice, and dignity.
Adult Protective Services staff contribute to the division's mission by working with individuals, providing them with a variety of available services, helping them make informed decisions about those services, and allowing them to care for themselves.
The benefits of joining our team:
In this position, you will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and innovative team of professional staff with years of experience and a high level of dedication to the protection and safety of vulnerable Alaskans throughout our majestic state. We work in a fast-paced and successful environment that appreciates and values the contribution of each employee. You will utilize a multitude of investigative methods to determine the health, safety, and decision-making abilities of vulnerable Alaskans. Enjoy excellent benefits, including meaningful work, generous leave accrual, and 11 paid holidays annually. In addition, after successful completion of the training period, this position may be able to offer a hybrid telework environment. We would love to have you join us!
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in East Anchorage next to East High School. Work hours can be flexible within the general state hours of operation. Teleworking is an option after an initial training period.
Please note: This is a Non-Permanent PCN.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in the position, the candidate will need the following core competencies:
  • Investigation : Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
  • Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
  • Decisiveness : Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Special Notice:
  • This position requires the ability to travel frequently within the state of Alaska by small plane or automobile in all weather conditions.
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Protective Services Specialist 3 : Minimum Qualifications
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
  • Analytical Thinking/Problem-Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
  • Customer Service :(***) Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
  • Integrity/Honesty :(***) Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
  • 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.
  • Oral Communication :(***) Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
  • W riting: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
  • T echnical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
equivalent to those typically gained by
Training in a social science, behavioral science, health science, guidance and counseling, or a closely related field and/or progressively responsible professional experience providing assistance, information or referrals to the general public related to social services, health care, or legal services; in child, adult, family, or group case management, licensing, or probation services; or providing care or services to delinquent juveniles.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
"Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Special Note:
Some positions require a valid Alaska driver's license and/or a background investigation including fingerprinting. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview, please provide the following:
  1. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.
  2. Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, if available. If unavailable, two supervisory letters of reference may be substituted.
  3. Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position to which you are applying.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page at
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:
Jennifer Brinkman/Protective Services Specialist 4
Phone: (907) 269-3666
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
  • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
    • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
      • AVTEC
      • Confidential
      • Correctional Officers
      • Marine Engineers
      • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
      • Supervisory
      • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
      • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
  • Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

  • Optional Insurance Benefits
    • Group-based insurance premiums for
      • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
      • Long-term and short-term disability
      • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
      • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
      • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

  • Retirement Benefits
    • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
    • Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
    • Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
    • Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
    • Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
    • Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

    See for additional information
    Paid Leave & Other Benefits
    • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
    • Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

    01
    I acknowledge I understand the education and/or experience being used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position must be adequately documented in this application in order to be considered.
    • I acknowledge and I understand this requirement

    02
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    03
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Customer Service (***): Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    04
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Integrity/Honesty (***): Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models' high standards of ethics.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    05
    Please rate your level of proficiency in 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.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    06
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Oral Communication (***): Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    07
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    08
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    09
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    10
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

    11
    Please rate your level of proficiency in Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.).
    • Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
    • Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
    • Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
    • Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
    • None of the above.

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