Find Your Future

at the Department of Family and Community Services

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Careers in Family and Community Services

We are always looking for talented people to join our team! Positions within the Department of Family and Community Services range from administrative to in-person work with some of Alaska's most vulnerable residents. Have a knack with people? Check out the open positions within our Divisions: The Division of Juvenile Justice, the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, the Office of Children's Services, and the Alaska Pioneer Homes.

View the current DFCS job listings on Workplace Alaska.

Benefits of Working for the State of Alaska

Salary increases include annual raises and merit increases.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions, toward medical/vision/dental.
Retirement with matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program.
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served and 11 paid holidays.

Explore our Competitive Benefits in detail.

Learn More About Our Divisions

Office of Children’s Services

The Office of Children's Services (OCS) is contributing every day to the protection, health and well-being of Alaskan children and their families and is the 2012 NPHIC Silver Medal Award for Excellence in Public Health Communication.

Visit the OCS Careers page to learn more about OCS positions before applying.
OCS positions on Workplace Alaska

Alaska Pioneer Homes

Alaska Pioneer Homes (AKPH) provide elder Alaskans a home and community. Guided by the Eden Alternative® philosophy, staff together with volunteers, friends and family members, work to create a supportive, caring, vibrant and engaging environment for our elders.

Visit the AKPH Careers page to learn more about APH positions before applying.
APH positions on Workplace Alaska

Alaska Psychiatric Institute

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) provides compassionate health care to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.

Visit the API Careers page to learn more about API positions before applying.
API positions on Workplace Alaska

Division of Juvenile Justice

Make a meaningful difference in Alaska's youth, families, and communities! In the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) you can be part of a dynamic team that actively works to hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in developing skills to prevent crime.