Join the Office of Children’s Services Team!
May 14, 2025 - A statewide hiring freeze went into effect on May 9, 2025, but it does not apply to essential positions. This includes roles in the
Office of Children’s Services and positions that provide patient, resident, or food services at 24-hour facilities such as the
Alaska Psychiatric Institute,
Pioneer Homes, and
Juvenile Justice Facilities.
The Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Alaskans.
Job postings exempted from the hiring freeze will remain open on Workplace Alaska through their listed closing dates. If you are passionate about serving vulnerable Alaskans, we encourage you to apply.
For more information on which positions are affected by the hiring freeze, refer to Governor Dunleavy’s
Administrative Order 358.
View the
current OCS job listings on Workplace Alaska.
The Office of Children's Services 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.
Is this job right for me?
Working within the Alaska Office of Children’s Services is challenging but rewarding. Listen to OCS staff talk about their work in our “I AM OCS” video series:
I AM OCS | JP
I AM OCS | Adrienne
I AM OCS | Hailey
I AM OCS | Taylor
I AM OCS | Kim
What kind of jobs are available within OCS?
OCS offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields including Accounting, Administration, Epidemiology, Mental and Physical Health, Nursing, Protective and Social Services, and more.
Our top six most frequently recruited positions are
Protective Services Specialists I – IV and
Community Care Licensing Specialists I & II. To read more about these positions, visit our
Most Frequently Recruited page.
Where are we located?
OCS has offices located throughout Alaska.
See our map of regional offices.
Where can I find more information?
Email us at
fcs.ocsrecruitment@alaska.gov
Explore our Competitive Benefits in detail.
Where can I apply?
All job postings for the State of Alaska are listed on
Workplace Alaska.
