Juvenile Probation Officer ; PCN

Position:
Juvenile Probation Officer 1 / 2 (Kotzebue, AK)

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Juvenile Probation Officerịtị 1 or 2 position in Kotzebue at Kotzebue Juvenile Probation.

This position will be filled at either the буенча 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. It is recommended that you apply for all levels if you are qualified.

• Case Management:
  Supervise and manage a caseload of juvenile offenders from Nome and outlying areas, ensuring compliance with court orders, probation terms and completing rehabilitative goals.
• Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of juveniles to determine risk factors, needs, and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Counseling and Support:
  Provide counseling, guidance, and support to juveniles and their families, promoting positive behavioral changes and rehabilitation.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
  Regularly monitor juvenile activities, conduct home visits, and submit detailed reports to the court regarding progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with legal, social services, and community organizations to develop and implement intervention plans that address the unique needs of each juvenile.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold youth offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities
• Responsiveness – providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners
• Professional Relationships – recognizing that successful efforts with our clients, coworkers, victims, and others rely on positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness
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• Respect – for the inherent value of each person’s unique strengths and individual differences

We are a small dedicated team with long‑term tenancy and close ties in the communities we serve. We take pride in working well with local entities, including law enforcement agencies, the court system, tribal partners, the district attorney’s office, school districts, and residential and community based treatment providers. Our care and dedication to helping youth strive to be the best they can be and to attain successful futures is recognized throughout the area we serve.

Joining our team will allow the opportunity to have a significant impact on lives and our communities. We believe in enhancing strengths in our staff by promoting training and professional development.

This position is based out of the Kotzebue Probation Office in Kotzebue, AK, located at 240 Fifth Avenue. In addition to Kotzebue, we supervise probationers in Buckland, Ambler, Selawik, Deering, Kiana, Kobuk, Kivalina, Point Hope, Shungnak, Noorvik, and Noatak.لميبر ثق those work. Supervising our probationers requires travel to other communities, working a variety of hours, and sharing ’ on‑call’ responsibility with other staff.

This position provides transitional oversight to youth returning to their home communities. Some escort travel and flexible scheduling is required. This is a flexibly staffed position at the JPO 1 or 2 level, a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position requires the ability to assume on‑call duties on a rotating basis, after‑hours on evenings and weekends.

Supervision of probationers also requires travel to outlying communities.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, we are looking forುಂಬ a candidate with the following competencies:

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• Conscientiousness:
  Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct…