Juvenile Justice Counselor , On-Call; PCN N

Job Description

Nome Juvenile Probation is recruiting to fill an On‑Call, Non‑Permanent Juvenile Justice Counselor 2 position. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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

• 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 and recognize the importance of cultural relevance in our work with youth. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.

• 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; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Deals calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• AND
  Six months of experience, paid or volunteer, teaching or coaching group activities for youth.
• AND
  Must be 20 years of age or older.
• OR
  Six months of experience as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 with the State of Alaska.
• AND
  Demonstrated achievement of department approved performance standards.
• OR
  Six months of experience administering, advising on, performing, or supervising corrections, law enforcement, parole, probation, residential treatment casework, or social casework.

• Completed coursework from an accredited college may substitute for required work experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience).
• Military experience may substitute for the required work experience on a month‑for‑month basis.

Successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint‑based background check.

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, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: PO Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.