If you have a passion to be of service to others and would like to join Alaska Family Services, our current job opportunities are listed below.
How to Apply
Visit www.akafs.org to download an Alaska Family Services employment application. Applicants must submit the completed application in order to be considered for an interview and move forward in the hiring process. Please submit completed AFS employment application, cover letter and resume to attention of Human Resources, fax to (907)746-4081, or mail to Alaska Family Services, 1825 S. Chugach Street, Palmer AK 99645. All successful applicants must be able to pass a criminal history background check. EOE
Job Opportunities:
Administrative Assistant in Anchorage with the Child Care Assistance Program. Full-time position available to provide clerical support and excellent customer service. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a positive person with the ability to multitask. High school diploma or equivalent and one-year successful work experience.
Administrative Specialist in Wasilla for the Work Services and Child Care Assistance programs. Full-time position available for an enthusiastic professional with excellent attention to detail who will provide administrative and program support to the AFS team, as well as to clients. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of administrative work experience with proficiency in MS Office applications.
Advocate in Palmer for the DVSA Shelter. Full and part-time positions available to cover evening/night shifts including weekends. Responsibilities include providing support, assistance and advocacy for adults and children who are affected by domestic violence. May participate in education and support groups. Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in appropriate area, or high school equivalency with one-year successful work experience.
Clinical Operations Director in Wasilla for the Behavioral Health Treatment Center. Full-time position in a senior leadership role responsible for managing and expanding both clinical and non-clinical programs. This position ensures ethical practice, provides guidance on complex client situations, supports staff in managing emotional challenges, trains staff in clinical documentation, Medicaid compliance and social work/clinical skills. This role is instrumental in ensuring the agency maintains high-quality compliant services while expanding its capacity to meet community needs. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in behavioral health field (sociology, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, addiction studies, human services or social work) with current Alaska licensure (LCSW, LPC) and current NPI number. Two years mental health/substance abuse clinical experience with children, youth and adults. Two years of supervisory experience.
Intake Technician in Palmer for the Alcohol Safety Action Program. Full-time position available to serve as the primary point of contact for clients entering the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP), ensuring a smooth and supportive intake process. This role conducts initial orientations, gathers and processes client information, and provides critical administrative support to maintain accurate records and efficient program operations. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one-year successful work experience.
Probation Technician in Palmer for the Alcohol Safety Action Program. Full-time position available to provide case coordination to all ASAP clients that enter the program through a well-established and structured client delivery process. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years’ experience working in a social services agency or a program related field.
Shelter Supervisor in Palmer for the DVSA Shelter. Full-time position available to assist with the supervision of emergency shelter staff and ensuring the effective execution of domestic violence and sexual assault services to shelter residents and nonresidents, including the 24-hour crisis line. Develop, implement, and supervise life skills and support groups. Create and manage case plans that are responsive to the needs of shelter participants. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, or a closely related field or in lieu of a degree, equivalent related experience in human services with a minimum of two years’ experience in shelter services.
Substance Use Counselor in Wasilla for the Behavioral Health Treatment Center. Full-time position available to provide substance use treatment services in an outpatient program. Minimum Qualifications: High school equivalency and one-year full time work experience in chemical dependency treatment, or a degree in a related field (human services, social services, social work, addiction, psychiatric nursing or psychology) and one year of full time work experience in chemical dependency treatment. Must possess the ability to become a Qualified Addictions Professional within three years (achieve a minimum certification as a CDCII, BHAII or NCACI). Must be eligible to enroll as a provider in Alaska Medicaid.
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