About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in FCSA’s Smart Start Learning Center for daytime child-care at a discount (contingent upon learning center availability).

FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process

About the Job

Family Centered Services of Alaska is seeking a Youth Mentor to work with children, adolescents, and their families in the home, school, and community environment. The Youth Mentor will provide services to clients in the FCSA REACH Respite Home Program.

The REACH program provides respite service to parents, foster parents or guardians of children enrolled in FCSA programs. Services are provided in a residential home and a maximum of five children can be accommodated at each respite session. The home operates a five day per week schedule. This position works Tuesday - Saturday each week.

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains daily reporting and charting on clients including Medicaid documentation as well as other treatment related paperwork as required by FCSA Policies and Procedures, and applicable State of Alaska and/or federal laws, regulations, and special grant conditions.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Provide on site support to clients as required to achieve objectives and goals identified in the clients’ ISP.
• Serve as the contact person for parents and/or legal guardian of FCSA clients while in respite care
• Coordinate and act as FCSA community liaison with professional staff of other organizations and agencies such as school district, OCS, Juvenile Justice, social workers, etc. as required.
• Assist in planning and implementation of recreational, educational, and vocational activities.
• May accompany clients during travel to and from school, activities, court hearings, and appointments.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide support to other REACH staff.
• Participate in the training and orientation of newly hired Reach Counselors with regards to working with clients, paperwork/documentation, and the duties of particular shifts.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or education. Equivalent work and/or educational experience may be substituted on a year-by-year basis. When substituting educational experience 30 college credits will be considered equal to one year of substitute experience.
• One year experience working with children or adults with emotional or behavioral issues required.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Communication and emotional skills adequate to work as part of a treatment team.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and common software applications.
• Must possess the sensitivity and background to provide services that are culturally appropriate.
• Personal characteristics suitable to serve as a positive role model for students.
• Current Alaska driver’s license and insurable driving record in accordance with FCSA policy limitations/restrictions. Adequate transportation to escort clients.
• Freedom from previous criminal convictions that may adversely affect the employee’s compatibility with the TFH clients and employee standards established by FCSA. A fingerprint and/or records check will be required.
• Able to meet State of Alaska licensing requirements.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary, including evenings or weekends.
• The physical ability to employ verbal and physical aggression control techniques after being certified.

This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a medical or religious exemption prior to date of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.26 - $16.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a medical or religious exemption prior to date of hire.
• All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check conducted by the State of Alaska. Do you meet these requirements?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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