Protective Services Specialist 3 (PCN 027341)

About the role

The Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home is recruiting for a Protective Services Specialist 3. The position is open to Alaska residents only.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to clients including individuals, groups, and families of residents.
• Aid residents and families in accessing outside resources such as Medicaid, Social Security, and Veterans Benefits.
• Serve as a casework expert and provide intensive, highly skilled services with complex personal and social problems.
• Lead neighborhood teams; includes facilitating team growth/development, creating a caring, vibrant, and engaging home for the elders.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Customer Service, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Writing, and Technical Credibility.
• Competency-based knowledge, skills and abilities that are desired or contribute to the success in this position.
• Experience in 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.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and/or a background investigation including fingerprinting may be required.

Benefits

This position is part of an amazing team with opportunities to make a positive impact on the quality of life for Alaskan elders by providing excellent person-centered loving care and services.

Pay

The wage for this position increased by 3% effective July 1, 2026.

Schedule

This position is a 24-hour facility and is located in the Palmer Veterans and Pioneer Home, an assisted living home at 250 E Fireweed Ave in Palmer, Alaska.