Adult Probation Officer 2 (PCN 062352)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in our Anchorage Therapeutic Courts office in the Boney Courthouse.

In this position, you will provide ongoing case management and community supervision of Superior and/or District Court Felony and Misdemeanor offenders who participate in any of the state's Therapeutic Court programs. These court programs are in Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, and Juneau and consist of Wellness Courts, Veterans Courts, Coordinated Resource (CRP) or Mental Health Court program, and Family Care Courts. Performs the initial intake/risk assessment upon initial opt-in to the therapeutic court program. Meets with offenders/participants regularly to monitor, process, and track compliance with court-ordered requirements, conduct routine field visits, curfew checks, and alcohol and drug screenings. Participates in court hearings and prepares written reports for all status hearings. Serve as a liaison between the Therapeutic Court participant and professionals in the justice system and local social service agencies. Work with the Therapeutic Courts in ensuring the Therapeutic Courts' continued adherence to the National Drug Court Institutes (NDCI) standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field AND One year of entry level professional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, or case management.
• Requires a Valid and Current Alaska Driver’s License.
• Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN), which includes passing a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• Criminal record check will be performed at the time of hire to identify any convictions for felony or misdemeanor crimes.
• Applicant must meet the requirements for Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) access as defined by the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
• Must provide three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone.
• One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• Copies of your two (2) most recent employment performance evaluations if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management and community supervision of offenders participating in therapeutic court programs.
• Perform initial intake/risk assessment for participants entering therapeutic court programs.
• Meet regularly with participants to monitor compliance with court-ordered requirements.
• Conduct routine field visits and curfew checks.
• Perform alcohol and drug screenings.
• Participate in court hearings and prepare written reports for status hearings.
• Serve as a liaison between therapeutic court participants and justice system professionals and social service agencies.
• Ensure adherence to National Drug Court Institutes (NDCI) standards.

Benefits

• Challenging and exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans.
• Ideas, values, and beliefs are respected and enrich our overall team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level