Juvenile Justice Counselor ; PCN

Job Title: Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2

Location: Bethel Youth Facility, 950 State Highway, Bethel, Alaska

This position is open to Alaska residents only. The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 position in Bethel. The vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s training and experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply for all levels they are qualified for.

As a Juvenile Justice Counselor you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Alaskan youth. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing therapeutic services that incorporate a restorative justice approach to community protection.
• Influencing, inspiring, and transforming the lives of juvenile offenders and their families through program implementation.
• Delivering life‑skills training, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and related programs.
• Maintaining the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.

The Division of Juvenile Justice’s mission is to hold juvenile offenders accountable, promote safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in preventing crime. Our core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – for youth, staff, families
  
  Sensors, and communities.
• Responsiveness – providing timely servicing to youth, families, victims, staff, and partners.
• Professional Relationships – fostering respectful, inclusive, collaborative relationships.
• Dedication – doing the right thing and modeling integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for individual strengths and differences.

Shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Working as part of a 24‑hour unit security team.

Additionally we seek the following competencies:

• Conscientiousness – high effort and commitment.
• Integrity/Honesty – trustworthy and ethical.
• Interpersonal Skills – courteous, empathic, culturally responsive, and tolerant of diverse backgrounds.
• Stress Tolerance – the ability to remain calm under high‑stress or emergency situations.

PJ03A1 – Juvenile Justice Counselor 1:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Age 20 or older.

PJ03A2 – Juvenile Justice Counselor 2:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months paid or volunteer experience teaching or coaching group activities for youth, OR six months as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1, OR 6 months experience in corrections, law‑enforcement, parole, probation, residential treatment casework Patrol or social casework.
• Demonstrated achievement of department‑approved performance standards.
• Age 20 or older.

Substitutions

• Completed coursework from an accredited college may substitute work experience at a ratio of three semester or four quarter hours per month.
• Military experience may substitute work experience on a month‑for‑month basis.

At the interview you must submit:

• Copy of transcripts (unofficial acceptable if institution name or URL is listed).
• Three professional reference names and phone numbers.
• Two performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.

At the appointment you must submit:

• Valid driver’s license. li>

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation that includes a state and FBI fingerprint‑based check.

The Division of Juvenile Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Optional group‑based insurance (term life, disability, accident insurance).
• Retirement (PERS/ TRS) with matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave and holidays.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services cyclically, please call 1‑800‑587‑4095 (Juneau) or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973, or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring Manager:
Name:
Jordan Martin, Juvenile Justice Unit Supervisor Phone: (907) 543‑4732 Fax: (907) 543‑2710 Email: jordan.martin