Juvenile Justice Counselor , On-Call; N

Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 (On-Call, Non-Permanent)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Work will be on-call and sporadic, covering some day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. You will ensure the security of youth awaiting transport to the nearest juvenile detention facility while at the Nome Probation Office during assigned shifts and occasionally perform escorts from Nome to other Youth Facilities in the State or to residential treatment centers in and out of Alaska.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile 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.
• Enhancing Strengths – in our youth; in our staff; and in our system.
• Dedication – doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling relentless integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for the inherent value of each person’s unique strengths and individual differences.

Joining our team will bring the opportunity to make a meaningful change in the lives of the youth and families we work with. We are dedicated to providing a strength-based and trauma-informed approach to our work and recognize the importance of being culturally relevant in our work with youth. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.

This position is at the Nome Probation Office, located at 113 W Front St., Suite 215, Nome, Alaska. Shift coverage is flexible and may include off‑site work such as escorts and air travel.

In addition to the minimum qualifications below, we are looking for candidates with the following competencies:

• Conscientiousness:
  Displays a high level of effort and commitment toward performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on the organization, self, and others.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; effectively deals with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Deals calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Must be on call and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination prior to initial appointment.

• Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts).
• Three (3) names & phone numbers of professional references.
• Two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.

• Valid driver license.

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

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor.

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