Position Announcement

Director of Clinical and Transformative Services | Alaska Family Services | Palmer, Alaska

The Opportunity

Alaska Family Services (AFS) seeks a collaborative, mission-driven, and systems-minded leader to serve as its next Director of Clinical and Transformative Services. This newly restructured role blends clinical expertise, program development, and cross- department leadership to shape how AFS supports families and communities throughout the Mat-Su Valley. This position is for someone who wants to make a real, tangible community impact, and who finds joy in strengthening programs that help people during their hardest moments.

The Director serves on the Senior Leadership Team and is a key organizational thought partner, helping AFS deliver ethical, trauma-informed, culturally responsive services across both clinical and non-clinical programs. The ideal candidate is energized by the chance to help integrate services, strengthen teams, and build systems that elevate compassionate, high-quality care.

About The Organization

AFS is an organization engaged in industry-first innovative work. They are focused on leading with empathy, autonomy, and psychological safety; integrating services holistically to streamline access for families and individuals; and continually improving programs in ways that center humanity, dignity, and ethical practice. Leaders have the freedom to build and improve systems, not just maintain them. The culture is one where wins are celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and staff feel trusted, respected, and safe.

Founded in 1979 as a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, Alaska Family Services has grown into one of the largest social services providers in the state. With staff of more than 80, ten major grants, and more than twenty service lines, AFS supports over 12,000 individuals each year.

AFS’s Mission:

“In service to Alaskans, families, and communities to collectively create a better tomorrow.”

AFS believes in holistic, strengths-based support, meeting people without judgement, and helping families thrive by addressing immediate safety needs and long-term stability.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position. The annual salary range starts between $100,000-$110,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  AFS provides a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, PTO, 401K, and other benefits.

Application Process

To read the full position profile and application instructions, visit: https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/11116.  For questions, contact Adorable Harper, lead recruiter, at AFSDirector@ForakerGroup.org. Communications will be treated in confidence. Deadline for application submission is January 20, 2026. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Resume reviews begin immediately. The search process will include a multi-step interview process.

AFS follows the spirit and intent of all federal, state and local employment law and is committed to equal employment opportunity. AFS is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic