Protective Services Specialist 2 (PCN 056025)

About the role

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive residential environment for students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
• Coordinate culturally grounded community programs to support student well-being.
• Mentor students and support residential life activities.
• Facilitate culturally relevant programs that strengthen connections to heritage and traditions.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle practices among students.
• Maintain accurate records and program documentation.

Requirements

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Qualifications

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: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• 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: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• 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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

There are some fantastic benefits of joining the team at Mt. Edgecumbe High School. Firstly, our school offers the unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of high school students aged 14-18. It's an incredibly rewarding experience to help guide and support these young minds as they navigate their educational journey. Another perk to consider is the generous time off. You'll enjoy summers off from early May through mid-August, allowing for plenty of rest and relaxation. Plus, a period of seasonal leave during the school's winter break, giving you ample time to spend with your loved ones during the holiday season. The employee will also have health insurance while working and personal leave.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and accommodates the needs of the student population and the school calendar.