Health And Social Services Planner 2 (Pcn 060604)

Salary: $2,751.00 Biweekly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43613
Department: Health
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/18/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Behavioral Health
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!
The Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ABADA), the Alaska Mental Health Board (AMHB) are recruiting for a Health and Social Services Planner 2 position in Juneau.
What you will be doing:
Using systems data, implementation reports, evaluations, and public, stakeholder and advisory partner input, the Health and Social Services Planner II will coordinate planning and evaluation efforts to support and improve the publicly funded behavioral health system in Alaska. The HSS Planner II participates in and coordinates system planning efforts for AMHB/ABADA through meeting planning and preparation, research and preparing technical documents with an emphasis on alcohol and substance use disorder. The position works closely with Board staff and the various Departments in planning ongoing initiatives that support the Boards' mission, vision, and priority areas.
Our organization, mission, and culture:The mission of the Alaska Mental Health Board (AMHB) and the Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ABADA) is to advocate for programs and services that promote healthy, productive and independent Alaskans. AMHB/ABADA work within behavioral health systems to advise, educate and evaluate the resources available to Alaskans with behavioral health conditions. As a staff member, you will with a diverse board of service providers and individuals and families with lived experience, elevating their voice and asserting their rights to decision-making bodies.
The benefits of joining our team:
AMHB/ABADA offers challenging and exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans with mental Health and substance misuse concerns. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to gain valuable career experience related to planning in support of Alaska's behavioral health system, and a chance to elevate the voices of individuals with lived experience.
This position is being filled in Juneau.
The working environment you can expect:The AMHB/ABADA office is located in Downtown Juneau, located near the Alaska State Capitol Building and within walking distance to various restaurants, coffee shops, and gift shops. A designated parking pass is included with the hire.
This position is a hybrid, home and office-based work in a fast-paced environment and travel to rural Alaskan communities via plane is required.
Who we are looking for:Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies:

• 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.
  
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  
• Data Management: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes.
  
• Human Services: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, and implementation of programs that provide a broad range of social supports to individuals and families.
  
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Special Note:Requires frequent travel within the State via plane or ferry, including urban and rural areas (normally 4-8 trips a year, from 1-4 days in length).
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.
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 the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit:
1. A copy of academic transcripts, (unofficial are acceptable, but must include the institution name/URL on documents provided).
2. Three (3) professional references and current contact numbers, including two (2) current or former supervisors.
3. Copies of your two (2) most recent employment performance evaluations if available.
Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it 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 the 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. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as ALEXsys or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:
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 at
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 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
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 in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Stephanie Hopkins, Acting Division DirectorPhone: (907) 465-4667
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health ca...