State of Alaska
Alaska Commission on Aging (ACoA) is recruiting for a
Health and Social Services Planner II
to join our team.
Opening Date/Time: Mon. 06/08/15 12:00 AM Alaska Time
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 07/31/15 5:00 PM Alaska Time
Department: Health & Social Services
Division:
Senior & Disabilities Services
Office:
Alaska Commission on Aging
Location:
Juneau, Alaska
The Alaska Commission on Aging is a Governor-appointed board under the Department
of Health and Social Services with the mission to ensure the dignity and independence
of all older Alaskans, and to assist them in leading useful and meaningful lives through
planning, advocacy, education, and interagency cooperation. The Commission’s core
service areas include planning services for seniors, including the four-year
comprehensive state plan for senior services, educating the public about issues
affecting seniors, and advocating for policies, programs, and services that help older
Alaskans maintain a high quality of life and ability to participate meaningfully in their
communities.
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
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Provides day-to-day research and analysis by compiling and analyzing the
following: senior relevant data, information, and policy briefs to be used in the
preparation of reports, position papers, presentations, and related purposes.
Prepares graphs and charts to visually display demographic and health indicator
information about the senior population in a meaningful way for reports, position
papers, funding applications, and presentations using Excel and Power Point.
Provides assistance with writing position papers, developing PowerPoint
presentations, reports, and other information for ACoA’s planning, education, and
advocacy projects.
Prepares and coordinates efforts with staff and others to produce the ACoA
newsletter; edits written materials prepared by ACoA staff.
Assumes responsibility for design, coordination, and development of the
comprehensive Alaska State Plan for Senior Services.
Provides support to the Executive Director in the development, coordination, and
implementation of activities related to ACoA’s planning projects.
Provides staff support for ACoA, DHSS, and Trust Committees and provides
related duties as required by the Executive Director.
Our successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities as defined below. Please document your level of skill and/or experience as it
relates to the Job Specific Skills outlined below in your cover letter. Applicants are not
required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a
particular skill, please simply say so.
Desired Effectiveness
1. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure and with interruptions, reorganizing
priorities in a dynamic work environment.
3. Ability to develop long-range work plans, think conceptually, observe and
interpret trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound
decisions.
Job Specific Skills
1. Thorough understanding of planning principles relevant to social service
programs.
2. Knowledge of senior programs and services.
3. Knowledge of social research methodology.
4. Familiarity with local, state, and federal social service, senior services, and
mental health programs.
5. Advanced analytical skills to gather and analyze data from federal, state, and
other sources and make recommendations based on conclusions.
6. Plan for and organize seminars and training sessions for public members and
other departmental staff.
7. Ability to speak and write effectively.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
governmental officials at all levels, employees, private organizations, and
public members.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in health planning, health sciences,
behavioral sciences, social sciences, public health administration, public or business
administration, or a closely related field;
AND EITHER
Two years of professional planning experience in health or social services;
OR
Two years of professional experience in the administration, management, or
development of a public health, health, or social services program.
Additional Required Information:
At time of interview applicant must submit:
1. Three (3) professional references who can verify your work experience.
2. Two (2) professional writing samples related to project development and or other
planning work you have developed.
3. A copy of official college transcripts
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application
submission.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required. Please attach it as a separate document for this
position. The cover must explain how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and work
experience pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description above. Please
attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable
to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job
posting. The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used to help
determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and
selection process.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of
application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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
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.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the
employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
Applications 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.
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.
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 located at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm&topheader=alaska.
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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095
in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.
Contact Information:
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be
directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095
if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring
manager at:
Name: Sherice Cole, Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (907) 465-3250
Fax: (907) 465-1398
E-mail: Sherice.Cole@alaska.gov