Juvenile Justice Counselor ; PCN

Alaska Residents Only

As a Juvenile Justice Counselor you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Alaskan youth. You will influence, inspire, and transform the lives of juvenile offenders and their families through therapeutic programs that incorporate a restorative justice approach, community protection, and youth accountability. Your relationships with the youth will help deliver skills and knowledge for navigating life, anger management, and substance use education.

The Division of Juvenile Justice holds offenders accountable; promotes safety and restoration for victims and communities; and assists offenders and their families in developing crime‑prevention skills. As a counselor you support this mission by working with residents and maintaining the safety of all facility stakeholders.

Core values:

• Prioritizing Safety of youth, staff, families, and communities
• Responsiveness
  —timely response to all stakeholders
• Professional Relationships
  —positive, respectful, collaborative in all interactions
• Dedication
  —modeling integrity and leadership
• Respect for individual strengths and differences

Our team empowers staff through training and professional development, creating a culture of integrity, trust, and respect. You will have the opportunity to make meaningful changes in youth lives.

This position is located at the Johnson Youth Center on Hospital Drive, Juneau. It is a 24‑hour secure facility that requires shift work, holidays, weekends, and occasional overtime.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Conscientiousness
  —high effort, responsible behavior
• Integrity/Honesty
  —ethical conduct and trustworthiness
• Interpersonal Skills
  —friendliness, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ability to manage difficult situations
• Stress Tolerance
  —calm handling of high‑stress situations

• High school diploma or GED
• 20 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license at appointment
• Background investigation, criminal record check and medical examination required

• Six months of paid or volunteer experience teaching or coaching group activities for youth, OR
  Six months of experience as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 for the State of Alaska, OR
  Six months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, residential treatment, or social casework
• Completed post‑secondary coursework may substitute (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience); military experience may substitute on a month‑for‑month basis

• Copies of transcripts if used to meet MQs (unofficial acceptable if institution name/URL is listed)
• Three professional references (names & phone numbers)
• Two performance evaluations from previous employers, if available

• Copy of current driver’s license

The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a state and FBI fingerprint‑based check.

Applicants must certify legal right to employment in the United States; the State of Alaska does not sponsor immigration.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the ADA. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.