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APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.alaskaadoptionservices.org/employment ABOUT ALASKA ADOPTION SERVICES Alaska Adoption Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children, expectant and birth parents, adoptive families, and communities across Alaska. Our mission is to provide compassionate support, informed decision-making, and permanent, loving family placements. In addition to adoption services, we provide essential resources such as diaper distribution and pregnancy support to help ensure families in the Anchorage area have access to both immediate necessities and long-term stability. JOB SUMMARY This full-time position works within the scope of the OCS/AAS grant to provide family assessments and home studies for the permanent placement of children in the custody of the State of Alaska. The role also includes direct service delivery to pregnant clients, their partners, and families, including birth options counseling, case management, parenting support, adoption planning, referrals, and advocacy. QUALIFICATIONS Competencies: Maintain strict program, guest, and agency confidentiality. Treat each individual with dignity and respect. Set and observe appropriate personal limits and boundaries. Demonstrate self-motivation, maturity, dependability, creativity, and flexibility. Possess strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field. Minimum two years of experience in child welfare or human services. Knowledge of adoption-related legal and emotional issues. Understanding of the needs and behaviors of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Skills: Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Adoption and Guardianship Home Studies for Resource Families Grant Work within the state grant requirements for home studies; maintain communication with Regional Permanency Specialists (RPS), OCS workers, and home study writers. Receive, assess, and evaluate referrals from RPS for completeness. Conduct pre-studies to verify referral information accuracy. Assign referrals to home study writers in a timely manner, adhering to grant timelines, and maintain the electronic database. Oversee contractor compliance with referral assignments to ensure timely completion; communicate regularly to address barriers and request extensions from RPS as needed. Evaluate contractor work for completeness and accuracy. Exercise decision-making authority in the review and approval of home studies. Conduct contractor evaluations every six months. Participate in and facilitate meetings, teleconferences, and workshops related to adoption issues. Pregnancy Support Provide birth options counseling to families facing unexpected pregnancies. Support clients in developing adoption or parenting plans. Assess client needs and make referrals for medical, financial, vocational, educational, and housing resources. Assist clients in identifying parenting support resources. Support birth parents in selecting adoptive families. Travel statewide as needed to provide services to pregnant women and facilitate adoption placements. Stay current on federal and state adoption regulations and laws, particularly regarding Native and non-Native relinquishments. Collect necessary documentation (e.g., Certificates of Indian Blood, Social Security numbers, Denali KidCare). Be available on evenings and weekends as needed to support birth families, using the agency cell phone. General Responsibilities Advocate for the agency’s open adoption philosophy. Participate in program and agency fundraising activities. Maintain accurate client files, including case notes and documents, in the electronic database. Hold a valid Alaska driver’s license and drive clients or perform agency errands as needed. Support families seeking home study services outside of grant programs. Perform other duties as assigned. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (provided by AAS upon hire) Agency and department orientation First Aid/CPR De-escalation techniques Bloodborne pathogens Any other required or updated training Attendance at staff meetings and in-service training is mandatory.

This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is part of the Office of Advancement, which works collaboratively with other APU departments and faculty to achieve organizational objectives. This position plans, organizes, and executes fundraising campaigns and events to secure financial support for APU, as well as takes the lead in working with APU alumni to foster relations and increase their financial support. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Donor Cultivation (50%) · Implement donor campaigns and gift cultivation strategies to increase donor engagement and support. o Assist in the development and execution of campaign strategies, timelines, and deliverables. o Coordinate day-to-day operations of fundraising campaigns. o Track donor engagement, campaign progress, and fundraising metrics using Raiser’s Edge. o Organize and support campaign-related activities internally and externally. o Maintain campaign documentation, budgets and calendars. · Be the lead on engaging with APU alumni through ongoing communications, organizing special events, and broadening awareness and support, including but not limited to: o Conducting a high volume of contacts and in-person meetings with alumni living in Alaska; o Coordinating opportunities for the senior team, admissions, and other staff traveling outside of Alaska to meet up with alumni; o Making telephone calls and coordinating virtual opportunities for out-of-state alumni. · Maintain accurate alumni records in the Raiser’s Edge database. · Assist with producing an electronic alumni newsletter quarterly. Events Coordination (40%) · Serve as lead coordinator of APU’s main annual fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events: o Blue & Gold Benefit Auction (Fundraising for APU Foundation held in September) o Friends of APU (Donor engagement and cultivating new friends of APU) o Donor & scholarship recipient event o Special Celebration of an APU event that is unique to the year o Alumni Meet Up events · Collaborate with other departments in the planning and coordination of APU events such as APU’s Indigenous Peoples Day event in October and Grad Nights in the winter and spring. · Work with CAO to develop event budgets, timelines, sponsorships, and vendor coordination. · Ensure events are mission-aligned, donor-centric, and provide meaningful engagement opportunities. · Evaluate event success and implement improvements using data and attendee feedback. Communications and Collaboration (10%) · Work with Marketing to develop content for donor-facing materials (invitations, programs, newsletters, social media). · Support cross-departmental collaboration on campaigns and initiatives that involve donor engagement. · Participate in University, department, and staff meetings and events. · Provide updates for quarterly board reports. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS · Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills. · Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with a broad range of constituencies. · Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail. · Excellent written communications. · Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality. · Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION · Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION · Three years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, campaign coordination, or event/project management (preferably in a university or educational setting). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience working on capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives. · Knowledge of donor stewardship practices and alumni engagement. · Event planning and volunteer coordination experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain an Alaska driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. Be willing to go through minimal training to become a certified APU vehicle driver. APPLY ONLINE: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/career/donor-relations-events-coordinator/

The Donor Relations Specialist reports to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) in the Office of Advancement and Sponsored Programs (OASP). This position maintains the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) for APU including daily gift entry, maintenance of constituent records, and processing of thank you acknowledgments and receipts; provides administrative and program support for events, appeals and in-kind gift solicitation of donations; supports the CAO and Office of Advancement with donor relations; coordinates donor-directed scholarships including coordinating scholarship committee meetings and communications with donors; as well as assists with scheduling of meetings, processing invoices, maintaining office supplies and overseeing mailing lists and mailings. Gift Processing & Acknowledgement • Coordinate cash, pledge, and in-kind gift processing daily to ensure timely entry of gifts into Raiser’s Edge donor database. Record and scan supporting documentation and maintain confidentiality and security of all gifts and credit card information according to procedures. • Maintain donor and gift records by accurately tracking all gift deposits, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring gifts are properly credited in coordination with the Accounting Department. • Coordinate timely recognition of all gifts by pulling Raiser’s Edge reports weekly to generate and send gift receipts and donor acknowledgement letters. • Create and maintain letter templates for acknowledgments and processing mailings. • Create summary reports and pull lists as needed. • Coordinate the set-up of campaigns, funds, appeals, events and other gift and constituent information in Raiser’s Edge. • Create and maintain constituent records in Raiser’s Edge (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, emails, biographical and professional details for donors, alumni, board of trustees, etc.) Donor Relations • Serve as the first point of contact for incoming Advancement calls and interact with donors in response to inquiries to process requests for donor and gift information. • Track and follow up on questions about funds received, ensuring every donation issue is resolved, accurately recorded, and acknowledged. • Update and maintain donor notes, actions, solicitations, and proposals in Raiser’s Edge. • Organize direct mailing process (year-end appeal and other special mailings), with list management, segmentation, and mail preparation. • Assist with coordination of reports and visual presentations. • Support donor relations by coordinating in-person, off-site, and virtual meetings, including reserving rooms, coordinating room set up, ordering, and setting up refreshments if necessary, and prepping meeting materials and presentation set up. Scholarship Coordination • Assists with the coordination of the Scholarship Committee meetings and all necessary preparation for meetings, including packet development with Advancement and Financial Aid. • Helps prepare meeting agendas and recording of meeting minutes. • Maintains updated Scholarship Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) records and the filing of scholarship recipient documents. • Assists with gathering necessary scholarship data for reporting to Scholarship donors and assists with setting up student thank you documents in Raiser’s Edge. • Helps coordinate scholarship donor and recipient events and communications. Events • Support and assist with the coordination of Advancement events – including fundraisers, donor appreciation events, and alumni events. Serve as a member of the coordinating committees and help with preparation, setup, hosting, and tear-down. • Directly oversee guest management by coordinating guest lists, coordination of invitations, RSVPS, nametags, guest and sponsor recognition. • Help coordinate preparation of marketing and communications materials. Office Support • Order and maintain office supplies, postage, postal accounts, and general inventory and related supplies. Coordinates purchasing and receipt of office supplies via university credit card. • Helps process vendor agreements for events by coordinating approval of documents, receipt of estimates and invoices, and processing check requests or credit card payments. • Coordinates travel arrangements and expense reporting for CAO. • Maintains department record-keeping systems, performing general filing and file retrieval. • Helps prepare department publications, promotional materials, and reports by coordinating internal reviews and approvals before coordinating printing through Marketing or directly with external printing companies. • Promotes a positive image of APU and Office of Advancement and Sponsored Programs and follows professional standards for oral and written communications. • Acts as a liaison between OASP and other departments and external organizations. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS • Database management experience. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. • Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands. • Initiative and independence in carrying out responsibilities. • Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in donor records. • Desire to collaborate with others and ability to work as a team member. • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive work environment. • Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. • Possess a professional demeanor with staff, board members, constituents, and donors. • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. • Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations. • Skill in interacting with others on a professional level. • Knowledge of basic purchasing processes. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Two years’ college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-Supervisory: Two (2) years of related administrative experience in an academic or professional setting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to obtain an Alaska driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record. APPLY ONLINE: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/career/donor-relations-specialist/

Alaska Commercial Company is hiring Department Managers and Store Managers to work in some of the most remote communities in the state. We operate 37 stores in locations not accessible by the road system, serving over 80,000 customers with the help of 1,000 employees statewide. Our stores are more than grocery outlets, they’re community hubs offering fresh produce, general merchandise, and specialty items like furniture, electronics, snow machines, and ATVs. Free Virtual Info Session Join our free virtual info session to learn about the benefits of living and working in these unique areas. We’ll talk about housing, community life, and the day-to-day responsibilities of the job. When: Wednesday, October 8th Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM Alaska Time 🔸 4:00 – 5:00 PM Pacific 🔸 5:00 – 6:00 PM Mountain 🔸 6:00 – 7:00 PM Central 🔸 7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern Why Work With Us? 🔸 Paid relocation 🔸 Housing opportunities 🔸 Competitive wages 🔸 401(k) 🔸 Full benefits 🔸 Growth opportunities If you’re ready for a career change that comes with incredible experiences and the chance to make a real impact, this could be the opportunity for you. To sign up, follow this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c0ba353-37ce-447c-8e91-c3370e0da940@4f6b0cca-300c-4032-8850-8ddd385c419a

Join a positive and dynamic team!!! Enriching Lives is recruiting for a Social Worker Coordinator & Direct Support Professional. To apply, please click on link below or copy into your browser. In order to be considered for an interview you must complete the online application through our Applicant Tracking System. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=6986397EE113718471C36F1C30898C69 We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 Social Worker Coordinator This position is working in adult foster care with adults that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will be working with these Individuals to ensure that necessary services and supports are in place for them in their family homes. Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly Job Function/Specialty: Social Services - Foster Family & Family Home Agency Reports To: Program Administrator or Social Worker Supervisor **Please note that all Direct Service Professionals, Social Work Coordinators, and Social Work Supervisors are required to work evenings and weekends. Although your schedule may vary by day, and you may not be required to work every evening and weekend, a typical weekday schedule is from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and a typical weekend schedule is one weekend day from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with flexibility. Summary: The Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) oversees the services provided to Individuals by developing & implementing the Individual Service Plan, setting up services & supports, monitoring the Family Home environment & overall quality of care, supporting Providers, and ensuring all internal & external policies and regulations are met. Essential Job Functions Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform these functions. • Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives and works with Individuals to assist them in achieving a well-rounded life that they deem satisfying. • Coordinates the development & implementation of the Individual Service Plan with the Planning Team based on the Quality of Life Outcomes (Choice, Relationships, Lifestyle, Health & Well Being, Rights, and Satisfaction) and in accordance with internal & external regulations and policies. • Ensures provision of all medical, health, and ancillary services to Individuals in accordance with the Individual Service Plan and additional needs that arise. • Arranges and/or ensures opportunities for relationship development and community activities based on Individual preference. • Creates and maintains relevant documentation including the Individual Service Plan, Quarterly Reports, Progress Notes, Medical/Health Records, Incident Reporting, Provider Contracts/Documentation, and additional relevant documentation in accordance with all internal and external policies and regulations. • Monitors and supports the Family Home Providers during home visits, meetings, and as needed in regards to provision of services to Individuals and the implementation of Individual Service Plans. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Family Homes. • Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals & Providers. • Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers. • Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services. • Liaises with consultants such as behaviorists, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to ensure service needs of Individuals are met. • Participates in or conducts training as required. • Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed. • Functions as a Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages. • Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions. Requirements: Education and/or Experience Related Master’s Degree preferred or Bachelor's Degree plus one to two years related experience preferred; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Vision Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors, Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver’s license & insurance, driving record must meet state regulations & company policy. First Aid & CPR certification (may completed after hire). Other Requirements Safe & reliable vehicle. Ability to travel as required. Must meet all federal, state, and internal employment requirements including, but not limited to: Background checks and Physical/TB screening. Website: www.enrichinglives.net

Social Worker – Certification Specialist Emphasis The Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) develops qualified Adult Family Homes by recruiting, screening, and certifying Family Home Providers. The Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) ensures initial and ongoing certification requirements are met and that developed homes and Providers are in alignment with the philosophy and values of the company as well as all internal and external regulations and policies. Essential Job Functions Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform these functions. • Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives in the screening and development of homes. • Generates leads for Providers through advertising, word of mouth referrals, presentations, community organizations and other events. • Conducts information sessions & educational opportunities for potential Providers. • Provides CPR, FA, NCI, and Intro to FHA Services to employees and potential Providers as required. • Conducts monthly educational opportunities as required. • Performs application reviews, home studies, interviews, documentation verification, medical reviews, reference checks, etc as part of the certification process. • Reviews potential candidates with Administrator and provides recommendations on moving forward on candidates or screening them out. • Ensures Providers understand their Independent Contractor Relationship with the company. • Maintains all required certification documentation of Providers in accordance with internal and external regulations and policies including verification that all certification requirements are met, current contracts are in place, etc. • Monitors and supports the Providers during initial and ongoing certification home visits. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Provider Homes. • Manages and tracks the recruitment budget. • Assists and provides recommendations in the matching process between Individuals and Providers. • Assists with Provider retention. • Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals& Providers as required. • Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, Families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers. • Develops external relationships with community individuals, agencies, and organizations in the recruitment of Providers. • Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services. • Participates in training as required. • Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed. • Functions as a Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages. • Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions. Education and/or Experience Requirements Related bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or University plus one to two years related experience preferred; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Other Requirements Valid driver’s license & insurance, driving record must meet state regulations & company policy. First Aid & CPR certification (may be completed after hire). Safe & reliable vehicle. Ability to travel as required. Must meet all federal, state, and internal employment requirements including, but not limited to: Criminal background checks and Physical/TB screening. Benefits Full time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Enriching Lives offers paid vacation and sick time as well as an opportunity for employees to further their education through an Educational Assistance Plan. To apply, please respond with cover letter and resume and complete the application at the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=6986397EE113718471C36F1C30898C69 Website: www.enrichinglives.net