Social Work Jobs in Fort Richardson, Alaska

Job Title: Adult and Family Military Family Life Counselor - *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONUS* Anchorage, ALASKA (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LP) Company: Health Net Location: Fort Richardson, AK Description: Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nations largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Nets mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companys POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.healthnet.com*%241,250 SIGN-ON BONUS-NOTE: MHNGS contractor staff are ineligible for this sign-on bonus.*JOB SUMMARY:The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members.The counselor provides on-site, mobile, telephonic and/or direct short-term, non-medical, solution-focused counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Partners with and augments activities of Service Family Centers, Guard and Reserve programs (including Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees), unit family support staff officers, and other programs and services to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve familiesIdentifies family needsCatalogues existing family programs and supports; determines how well those efforts are meeting family needsIdentifies problems and/or gaps in serviceDetermines methods to fill the gaps and enhance existing support systems effortsPlans and implements a comprehensive, integrated, mobile service delivery systemProvides on-site, mobile, and/or telephonic non-medical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service membersTravels throughout the state as appropriate to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide or arrange for counseling servicesConsults with and trains military commands and service providers as requestedSponsors and trains volunteers and family support professionalsBuilds coalitions, coordinates with and connects Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families. Coordinates and plans service delivery under direction of the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Command (JFHQ) J-1 and the State Family Program Director (SFPD).Develops and/or uses MHN-approved training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adopts current materials available through military and national civilian sourcesTravels on demand to provide services to families and/or support to Family Assistance Centers, Family Readiness Groups, Commanders, Child Youth Mobilization Specialists, Family Readiness Assistants, State Benefit Advisors and Personnel Support SpecialistsProvides feedback on outreach efforts in support of families and service membersProvides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting systemUp to 70% travel within the StateEvening and weekends required

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Location: Fort Richardson, AK Description: Serves as a social work case worker and therapist in the Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) concentrating in areas of spouse and child abuse. Receives initial referral or identification of known or suspected abusers or victims. Conducts intake interviews and makes psycho-social assessments with particular emphasis on determining the presence and evaluating the level of violence in the situation. Assists medical and law enforcement agencies in interviewing victims and witnesses to abuse. Develops a proposed treatment plan for abusers and/or victims based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and treatment capabilities. Develops and documents a finalized Case Problem List and goal oriented treatment plan. Conducts individual, family and group outpatient therapy sessions for abusers, victims and others needing help in preventing or dealing with abuse situations. Monitors and assesses progress and results.

Job Title: Social Worker Job in FORT RICHARDSON, AK Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Fort Richardson, AK Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Social Worker Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number: WTEV10735517 Salary Range: 52,661.00 - 68,457.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0185-11/11 Open Period: Saturday, February 13, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010 Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - AK - Ft. Richardson Who May Be Considered: Status CandidatesJob Summary:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.Periodic Cut Off Date: 1st day of each monthOrganization(s): MEDDAC-AK, Troop Medical Clinic, Community Mental Health, Fort Richardson, Alaska - Eligible for 19.03% Tax Free Cost of Living AllowanceAbout the Position: RELOCATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID. THE ADVERTISED SALARY RANGE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 19.03% TAX FREE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED.Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Reinstatement eligibles. NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles. Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans. Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA). Employment Program for People with Disabilities eligibles. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721. DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles. Defense Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration Interchange eligible. Eligible DCIPS employees currently under the DCIPS Interchange Agreement. Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizen Major Duties:Serves as a social work case worker and therapist in the Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) concentrating in areas of spouse and child abuse. Receives initial referral or identification of known or suspected abusers or victims. Conducts intake interviews and makes psycho-social assessments with particular emphasis on determining the presence and evaluating the level of violence in the situation. Assists medical and law enforcement agencies in interviewing victims and witnesses to abuse. Develops a proposed treatment plan for abusers and/or victims based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and treatment capabilities. Develops and documents a finalized Case Problem List and goal oriented treatment plan. Conducts individual, family and group outpatient therapy sessions for abusers, victims and others needing help in preventing or dealing with abuse situations. Monitors and assesses progress and results. Qualifications:Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule This position has a positive education requirement. On your resume, list the highest level of education completed, major, name of school, year degree awarded, and GPA. If you are not already working in this series or a series with similar education requirements, your resume must include a list of courses, number of credit hours per course and the total number of credit hours completed. At the time of selection, applicants will be required to submit copies of their official transcript, certificates, licenses or other qualifying credentials. Basic Requirement: Degree: Social Work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. This position also requires 1 year of specialized experience. This would include experience that demonstrates skill and ability to make recommendation for and take action to effect removal and protection of family members and others from the abuser; skill and ability to obtain social and personal information necessary to determine the cause(s) and consequences of violent and other abusive behavior; skill and ability to use a variety of modalities and techniques as appropriate for the situation and client/target audience; skill and ability to identify or develop sources for needed therapy and for treatment; and skill and ability to work closely with hospital staff, schools, other organizations and individuals to assure accurate identification and correct handling of known or suspected abuse cases. Condition of Employment: You will be on-call for FAP and other crisis intervention situations on a rotational basis. May have to intercede in violent or other high stress situations to limit or reduce likelihood at harm or to protect victims. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent). Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. Immunization screening is required. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. One year trial/probationary period may be required.How You Will Be Evaluated:Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Benefits:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alt

Job Title: Adult and Family Military Family Life Counselor - Anchorage, AK (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LP) Company: Health Net Location: Fort Richardson, AK Description: Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nations largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Nets mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companys POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.healthnet.comJOB SUMMARY:The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members.The counselor provides on-site, mobile, telephonic and/or direct short-term, non-medical, solution-focused counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as parenting, relationship conflicts, stress, personal loss, and deployments and reunions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Partners with and augments activities of Service Family Centers, Guard and Reserve programs (including Inter-Service Family Assistance Committees), unit family support staff officers, and other programs and services to build coalitions and connect Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve familiesIdentifies family needsCatalogues existing family programs and supports; determines how well those efforts are meeting family needsIdentifies problems and/or gaps in serviceDetermines methods to fill the gaps and enhance existing support systems effortsPlans and implements a comprehensive, integrated, mobile service delivery systemProvides on-site, mobile, and/or telephonic non-medical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service membersTravels throughout the state as appropriate to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide or arrange for counseling servicesConsults with and trains military commands and service providers as requestedSponsors and trains volunteers and family support professionalsBuilds coalitions, coordinates with and connects Federal, state, and local resources and non-profit organizations to support Active Duty, Guard and Reserve families. Coordinates and plans service delivery under direction of the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Command (JFHQ) J-1 and the State Family Program Director (SFPD).Develops and/or uses MHN-approved training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adopts current materials available through military and national civilian sourcesTravels on demand to provide services to families and/or support to Family Assistance Centers, Family Readiness Groups, Commanders, Child Youth Mobilization Specialists, Family Readiness Assistants, State Benefit Advisors and Personnel Support SpecialistsProvides feedback on outreach efforts in support of families and service membersProvides client tracking of services performed and referrals made using appropriate reporting systemUp to 70% travel within the StateEvening and weekends required

Job Title: Hospital Administrator Company: State of Alaska Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Company: State of Alaska Job Title: Hospital Administrator Jobid: alaska-4d7b3163061cb103892570cb0062ca63/b63cfc19fc Register to View cd0078abae Job Location: Anchorage, AK, 99509, USA Description: Server time: 02/18/2010 07:47:08 PM Recruitment period ends: 03/19/2010 05:00 PM This positioncloses in 28 days, 20 hours and 13 minutes Recruitment Bulletin Hospital Administrator Alias: Position ID Number:06-5048 Application Period:02/17/2010through03/19/2010 Position open to:All Applicants Department:Health & Social Services Division:Behavioral Health Location:Anchorage Region:Anchorage/Mat-Su Salary:$6,708.00 - $7,956.00 Depending on ExperienceMonthly Range:24 Job Status:Full-Time Bargaining Unit:SS Job Description: Under general administrative direction this single-position class; Hospital Administrator is responsible for the management, coordination and execution of the administrative, logistical, and support activities at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute-Alaska Recovery Center API-ARC. They may act as designee for the API CEO/Director in his/her absence. This is a supervisory class position with a substantial responsibility to exercise independent judgment in employee disciplining, or to adjudicate grievance of subordinates. This position is the business and administrative manager for the API-ARC, responsible for providing vision and strong, aggressive leadership in the management of a complex facility for the mentally ill. This incumbent has limited authority over the non-clinical hospital functions. For these functional areas, the position sets and carries out policy, and ensures close coordination with medical and treatment policies, practices and needs through participation as a member of the overall policy making body for the institution. Working in close collaboration with the API-ARC CEO/Director, the Hospital Administrator develops short and long range strategic plans to ensure the hospital's operational efficiency and effectiveness, and to continually improve patient care services. The position is distinguished from the Medical Director by the latter's focus on the medical and treatment practices utilized at API-ARC. If you feel you embody these strengths, then we want to hear from you. We offer the following starting benefit package: * Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental * Employer paid $2000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available * Optional long and short-term disability plans * Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts * Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options * Vacation leave of 2 days per month, with an accrual rate increase based on time served * 11 paid holidays annually For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following web site: http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ View Class Specifications for this job: Special Note: Hospital administration includes functions such as: budget development and financial control; facility maintenance, operation, renovation, and space management; durable medical equipment management; facility services contract management including dietary, laundry, and custodial services; environment of care standards including patient and staff safety, fire/life safety, utilities management, emergency preparedness, and security; and similar areas. Experience in an accredited acute care hospital is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree from an accredited college in Hospital Administration, Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible professional experience in hospital administration for a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Substitution: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of professional experience in hospital administration for a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) will substitute for the required master’s degree. Special Notice for Recruitment: Please Read Carefully COVER LETTER LOCATED ON JOB QUALIFICATION SUMMARY (JQS) In your cover letter located on the Job Qualification Summary, you must highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they pertain to the key responsibilities listed in the job description above. In addition, your application package will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience, strengths and behavioral characteristics we are seeking in an employee. Your cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Applicant Profiles and Job Qualification Summaries will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview. SPECIAL NOTICE 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. If you have successfully submitted your application online, a confirmation page will appear, telling you the date and time your application was submitted, and a confirmation email will be sent to you. If you do not see a confirmation page, or if you do not receive a confirmation email within half hour after submitting your application, call the Division of Personnel to confirm that it was received successfully. Do make sure that you have the correct email address in your Applicant Profile, and that your spam filter will permit email from the 'state.ak.us' and ‘alaska.gov’ domains. Additional Required Information: If selected for interview, the applicant must bring the following to the interview: 1. Copies of Transcripts 2. Letters of Reference (three) 3. Resume Contact Person: Annalisa Haynie Date required by: E-Mail Address: Register to View Mailing Address: [blank] Fax Number: Register to View Phone Number: [blank]

Job Title: RN Workers Compensation Case Mgr - Anchorage, AK. Company: CIGNA Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Org Marketing Statement ' CIGNA's Mission: To help the people we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security. At CIGNA, we are committed to providing our customers with benefits, expertise, and services that improve their health, well-being, and sense of security. Our people are the key to success in a changing and increasingly competitive marketplace. The collective skills, behaviors, and work experiences of all CIGNA employees enable us to make a real difference in the lives of our customers. We seek the most talented and creative minds in the industry to develop innovative solutions our customers value and expect. CIGNA is committed to recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining a diverse workforce representing the best and brightest both inside and outside of our industry - a workforce that reflects our customers and the communities where we operate. ' Role Summary ' Medically and/or vocationally manages and/or assesses cases or tasks to facilitate return of ill/injured persons to productive lifestyles in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner.  Analyzes and evaluates clinical and return-to work information so that an assessment with recommendations and goals can be established to optimize case outcome. Case management services are performed either through telephonic (TCM) or field based (FCM) services, depending upon the case management service assigned/purchased. ' Responsibilities ' ¿ Assesses the medical, vocational, financial, and behavioral needs of referred, ill/injured persons via combination of face-to-face, telephonic and written correspondence with a variety of parties, within the scope of the license/certification.  Case management assessment and evaluation - ¿ gathering relevant medical and vocational information and data; interpreting same to develop a plan; requires interaction with the ill/injured person and specific goal-setting.  Coordination of services based upon case-specific local, state and federal regulations as well as policy coverage pertinent to the case ¿ Proposes and implements a cost effective vocational/medical case management plan to the referral source in the form of an initial report produced via personal computer.  Modifies plan as needed based on case progress.  Requires ability to negotiate with multiple parties. ¿ Coordinates and implements the approved plan to successful completion and reports on the status via a progress/re-assessment report produced on the personal computer.   Follow-up and evaluation of person¿s success relative to case plan; re-assessing case plan as necessary to ensure successful outcomes ¿ Demonstrates appropriate outcomes measured during the life of a case against long and short-term goals; outcomes are summarized at the time of case closure the aim to maximize the person¿s outcomes and maximize medical status and return to work status.  The aim is to return the person, as close as possible, to his/her pre-illness/pre-injury status. ¿ Maintains accurate documentation of records on each case including assessment, goals, barriers, billing, savings and demographic data. ¿ Requires knowledge of ethics, rights to privacy, confidentiality and advocacy for the ill/injured person; knowledge of community resources, ADA, HIPPA and appropriate legislation required; ability to negotiate ¿ Adheres to established quality standards and customer special instructions. ¿ Establishes and maintains professional, collaborative relationship with providers and customers. ¿ Ability to assume one or more of these duties: ¿ Assist with training new case managers, including acting as a preceptor to new hires. ¿ Provide service marketing. ¿ Provide utilization review of assigned files ¿ Complete special projects as assigned. ¿ Ability to interact with local sales and/or account managers as appropriate to meet customer needs.  Participates in customer visits as needed. ¿ Car travel required to expedite field case management activities. ¿ Ability to negotiate level of care, intensity and duration with provider(s). *Caseloads vary depending on client need and case complexity and method of delivery (field based vs. telephonic). Caseload size is adjusted based upon other duties.  Average caseload size for a FT FCM is 25-30; for a FT TCM, 70-90. ' Qualifications ' ¿ Current RN license (Associates or Diploma degree nurse) with three (3) years full-time clinical experience. Bachelor's degree or  higher in a health-related field (such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, vocational rehabilitation or counseling) preferred ¿Certification is recommended and professionally encouraged.  Approved certifications included Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Certification as Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) and Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) will also be considered as long as the individual meets the basic URAC education and experience requirements for case management staff.  Knowledge and Experience ¿ Staff must practice within the scope of their license (i.e., RN license, counselor license, etc.) and any code of ethics associated with any certifications; staff must maintain current licensure/certification ¿ Registered nurses must have minimum of three nursing experience in the one of following areas: ICU/CCU, trauma, spinal cord injuries, medical/surgical, orthopedics, neurology, or rehab. ¿ Registered nurse with an alternate bachelor's degree such as psychology, social, counseling, etc., may be considered for a dual role as a medical/vocational field specialist if skills and experience allow. ¿ A non-RN candidate, i.e., medical social worker, must have three (3) years medical case management experience in a clinical setting ¿ Minimum of three years case management experience preferred ¿ Three years experience working in a disability compensation system such as workers' compensation, short or long term disability preferred. Bilingual skills, both verbal and written, as required based upon the geographic area and unit need where the case manager will be located ' Pay Benefits Work Schedule ' CIGNA offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k plan, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. ' How To Apply ' We encourage you to complete all questions on the candidate profile if you wish to be considered for this opportunity. ' EEO Statement ' CIGNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: ELIGIBILITY CASE MANAGER (FAMILY SERVICE COUNSELOR) - RANGE 10 (2 POSITIONS) Company: Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. If the person selected is not affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA), he or she must become a member in good standing within 31 days of beginning work. DEPARTMENT: Health & Human Services HOURS OF WORK:  Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska

Job Title: Social Worker I/II (Children's Services) Company: State of Alaska Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Company: State of Alaska Job Title: Social Worker I/II (Children's Services) Jobid: alaska-4d7b3163061cb103892570cb0062ca63/ec8cef5e0c4de Register to View 20ea9 Job Location: Anchorage, AK, 99509, USA Description: Server time: 03/09/2010 07:00:44 PM Recruitment period ends: 03/19/2010 05:00 PM This positioncloses in 9 days, 20 hours and 59 minutes Recruitment Bulletin Social Worker I/II (Children's Services) Alias: Position ID Number:06-3061 Application Period:03/09/2010through03/19/2010 Position open to:All Applicants Department:Health & Social Services Division:Office of Children's Services Location:Anchorage Region:Anchorage/Mat-Su Salary:$3,514.00 I / $4,043.00 IIMonthly Range:15/17 Job Status:Full-Time Bargaining Unit:GG Job Description: The Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services, is recruiting for a Social Worker I/II position. This position is located in Anchorage. The selected candidate will be assigned to an Investigations Unit or Permanency Planning Unit and will provide a broad range of children’s protective services in the Anchorage region. Key responsibilities include: * Investigation of reports of harm to children. * Interviewing children, family members and collateral contacts. * Case planning and management. * Documentation and report writing. * Testifying in court. * Foster care placement and supervision. * Permanency planning. * Adoption/guardianship. * Collaboration with community partners. * Other related duties as assigned. If you feel you embody the strengths needed for the above responsibilities, then we want to hear from you! We offer the following starting benefit package: * Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental. * Employer paid $2000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available. * Optional long and short-term disability plans. * Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts. * Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options. * Vacation leave of 2 days per month, with an accrual rate increase based on time served. * 11 paid holidays. For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following web site: http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ For more information on the Office of Children’s Services and our mission, please review the following web site: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs View Class Specifications for this job: Special Note: An individual who has graduated with a degree in social work from an accredited college or university and who is otherwise eligible for licensure as a social worker in the State of Alaska may apply for a vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the licensing requirement. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting for duty. As of July 1, 2001, a Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska is required for all persons initially hired into this job class. Continued employment as a Social Worker requires employees adhere to the Social Worker licensing requirements in accordance with Alaska Statutes and regulations. Refer to AS 08.95 Social Workers and 12 AAC 18 Board of Social Work Examiner administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. All positions require a valid Alaska driver’s license, and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a current Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska (see “Special Note”). OR Employed currently and continuously since June 30, 2001, by the State of Alaska under the job classification title “Social Worker.” Special Notice for Recruitment: Please Read Carefully Social Workers and Children's Services Specialists are flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Social Worker I, II (CS) or Children's Services Specialist I or II depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. If filled at the I level, promotion to the II level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training. If you are not in possession of a current Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska or otherwise eligible for licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Alaska as described in the “Special Note” section below (or) if you have not been currently and continuously employed by the State of Alaska under the job classification title "Social Worker" since June 30, 2001, please apply for the Children's Services Specialist series open concurrently with this recruitment. An individual who has graduated with a degree in social work from an accredited college or university and who is otherwise eligible for licensure as a social worker in the State of Alaska may apply for a vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the licensing requirement. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting for duty. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the Social Worker I/II (CS) job class and are not currently licensed as a Social Worker with the State of Alaska, you are highly encouraged to also apply for the Children's Services Specialist I/II recruitment that is posted on Workplace Alaska. We encourage this dual application process because if you apply for, and are selected for the Social Worker job class, we cannot allow you to begin work until you obtain your Social Worker License with the State of Alaska. This licensing process can take up to several weeks to be finalized. On the other hand, if you apply for, and are selected for the Children Services Specialist I/II position, we can bring you to work as a Children's Services Specialist until you obtain your Social Worker license and then reclassify you from a Children's Services Specialist to a Social Worker. You can learn more about the licensing process by contacting the Division of Occupational Licensing at Register to View or going to their web site at: http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pcsw.htm The use of employee's personal vehicle to accomplish job duties may be required when state-owned vehicles are unavailable. Employees will be reimbursed at the State of Alaska mileage rate and in accordance with all state policies and regulations. COVER LETTER LOCATED ON JOB QUALIFICATION SUMMARY (JQS) Please note: You MUST provide a cover letter. In your cover letter located on the Job Qualification Summary, please highlight any of your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they pertain to the key responsibilities listed in the job description above.In addition, please discuss any knowledge and/or experience you may have in case management - including any education courses, training, internships, practicums, or work experience. Your cover letter will be considered an initial writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Applicant Profiles and Job Qualification Summaries will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview. SPECIAL NOTICE This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired dur

Job Title: Child and Youth Military Family Life Counselor - *$1,250 SIGN-ON BONUS* Anchorage, Alaska (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) Company: Health Net Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nations largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Nets mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The companys POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the companys Web site at www.healthnet.com*%241,250 SIGN-ON BONUS: Current MHNGS Contracted Providers are Not Eligible for this Bonus*JOB SUMMARY:The Counselor works as part of a mobile team to provide family services to military members and families who are geographically isolated from military installations. The Counselor is a licensed mental health professional and provides information, coaching, training, and education to military families and service members on issues concerning children and adolescents (ages 0-18). Direct, non-clinical services to children and adolescents ages 2-18 are also provided by the CBS.The Counselor provides on-site, mobile, and telephonic non-clinical problem solving counseling to families when other resources are not available and makes appropriate referrals and warm transfers to military and community resources according to the needs of families and service members.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reaches out to families with children to conduct non-medical needs assessments and provides supportive, non-medical counseling services to families/parents, such as parenting and child development education (ages 0-18), suggestions for behavioral interventions, non-medical counseling, recommends referrals and other services as appropriate, etc.Provides age appropriate activities-based programs to young children and adolescents on topics such as identifying feelings, problem solving, bullying, conflict resolution, self-esteem, coping with deployment and reunification, sibling/parental relationships, anger and time management, separation from parent(s), divorce, health and wellness/self care, etc.Facilitates psycho-educational discussion groups for older children and adolescentsTravels (70%) on demand throughout the state to meet with families and unit family support staff to assess needs and provide/arrange for counseling servicesBuilds coalitions with federal, state and local resourcesServes as liaison between families, programs and agencies ensuring available resources are known and linked through a network that includes military, state and local programs and services for families, children and youth.Provide consultations, trainings and educational presentations/workshops for parents, school staff, child-care professionals, and other community groups on topics such as child development, behavior management, burnout and self-care, effects of deployment and reunification on children and youth, recognizing behavioral indicators of stress in children and youth, etc.Provides feedback on outreach efforts and tracks services performed and referrals madeDevelops behavioral and psychotherapeutic training and education programs and materials as well as researches and adapts existing materialsCompletes and submits all required documentationDocuments contacts made with outside agencies and health care professionalsMaintain accurate records, including phone calls, referrals, and other significant informationParticipates in program developmentEvenings and weekends required

Job Title: Social Worker IV (Children's Services) / Children's Services Supervisor Company: State of Alaska Location: Wasilla, AK Description: Company: State of Alaska Job Title: Social Worker IV (Children's Services) / Children's Services Supervisor Jobid: alaska-4d7b3163061cb103892570cb0062ca63/ddb6b1af7f4dd9ee892576da0080bb53 Job Location: Wasilla, AK, 99629, USA Description: Server time: 03/02/2010 11:27:07 PM Recruitment period ends: 03/12/2010 05:00 PM This positioncloses in 9 days, 17 hours and 33 minutes Recruitment Bulletin Social Worker IV (Children's Services) / Children's Services Supervisor Alias: Position ID Number:06-3126 Application Period:03/02/2010through03/12/2010 Position open to:All Applicants Department:Health & Social Services Division:Office of Children's Services Location:Wasilla Region:Anchorage/Mat-Su Salary:$4,810.00Monthly Range:19 Job Status:Full-Time Bargaining Unit:SS Job Description: The Wasilla Field Office of Children's Services is recruiting for a Social Worker IV position In this Social Worker IV position, you will: * Independently or as member of hiring team, interview applicants; take action or effectively recommend appointments, promotions, and transfers. * Direct and evaluate the work of subordinates, prepare performance evaluations, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, take or effectively recommend disciplinary actions, investigate and respond to employee complaints and grievances. * Provide professional supervision and in-service training for a large casework staff, plan workloads and assign cases. * Develop and apply team building and leadership skills, model appropriate behavior in interactions with clients and the community. * Work with advisory committees to develop and implement policies and procedures in general and specialized areas. * Organize and attend conferences and workshops with members of social work and allied professions on standards of specialty. * Exercise initiative in identifying need for services and assist in research and development of resources to meet such needs. * Prepare records and reports. * May be assigned special projects, to serve on a task force or other related duties. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: * The principles, practices and legal aspects of social work. * The casework techniques and management. * Human behavior dynamics. * Community, federal and other state resources. * Effectively facilitate meetings. * Network and maintain positive working relationships with community stakeholders. * Understanding of adult learning styles. * Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. * Ability to effectively communicate through strong oral and written skills to people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, cultures, education levels, communicative abilities, and with varied goals and objectives. * Experience interacting with clients who may be agitated or confrontational. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. * Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Department and non-Department staff, private organizations and the public. * Experience utilizing computer databases and MS software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). * Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with numerous interruptions without compromising quality or quantity. * Have acute attention to detail. * Ability to travel to remote locations via small aircraft, snow machine, 4-wheeler, boat, or skiff, with limited accommodations for extended periods of time and work unconventional hours; in inclement weather; with temporary housing in small outlying communities, which may include spending the night in schools, community buildings, utilizing sleeping bags. Also, some facilities may have limited utilities such as no water or electricity. Your cover letter is the key to an interview for this position. If, in your cover letter, you do not address which of the above desired attributes that you possess, you may not advance to the next step in the selection process, and your application could be processed as incomplete. The cover letter section of the application is located on the Job Qualification Summary (JQS).If you feel you embody these skills and abilities, we want to hear from you! We offer the following starting benefit package: * Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental. * Employer paid $2000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available. * Optional long and short-term disability plans. * Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts. * Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options. * Vacation leave of 15 hours per month with an accrual rate increase based on time served. * 11 paid holidays. For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following web site: http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ View Class Specifications for this job: Special Note: An individual who has graduated with a degree in social work from an accredited college or university and who is otherwise eligible for licensure as a social worker in the State of Alaska may apply for a vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the licensing requirement. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting for duty. As of July 1, 2001, a Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska is required for all persons initially hired into this job class. Continued employment as a Social Worker requires employees to adhere to the Social Worker licensing requirements in accordance with Alaska Statutes and regulations. Refer to AS 08.95 Social Workers and 12 AAC 18 Board of Social Work Examiner, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. Incumbents in this job class who meet the first minimum qualification requirement shall be assigned the title Children’s Services Supervisor. Incumbents in this job class who meet the second or third minimum qualification requirement shall be assigned the title Social Worker IV (Children’s Services). All positions require a valid Alaska driver’s license and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a social, behavioral, or health science or in law or a closely related field; and one year of professional experience equivalent to Children’s Services Specialist III, Social Worker II, or Social Worker II (Children’s Services) directed at providing health or social services to individuals, families, or groups to assist them in achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustment. OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a social, behavioral, or health science or in law or a closely related field; and three years of professional experience equivalent to Children’s Services Specialist II directed at providing health or social services to individuals, families, or groups to assist them in achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustment. OR Possession of a current Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska (see “Special Note”) and one year of full proficiency-level professional experience equivalent to Children’s Services Specialist II directed at providing health or social services to individuals, families, or groups to assist them in achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustment. OR Possession of a current Social Worker license issued by the State of Alaska (see “Special Note”) and three years of full proficiency-level professional experience equivalent to Children’s Services Specialist II directed at providing health or social services to individuals, families, or groups to assist them in achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustment. OR Employed currently and continuously since June 30, 2001, by the State of Alaska under the job classification