Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 (PCN 063802)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 position in Fairbanks at Fairbanks Youth Facility Detention Unit. The FYF Detention Unit is a short-term coed program that is the initial contact point for youth entering a secure facility. The FYF Detention Unit serves youth detained, awaiting court decisions, bail processing, and/or placement. Some of our residents have mild to severe mental health needs in addition to their justice system challenges. As a member of the Fairbanks Youth Facility (FYF) team, your role involves providing direct supervision of juvenile offenders with diverse emotional behaviors in secure confinement. You'll need to understand the legal aspects of juvenile residents and utilize a variety of behavioral health treatment and public safety techniques such as verbal and physical de-escalation, counseling skills, case management documentation, and writing court reports. Responsibilities include maintaining order, facilitating group movements, transporting juveniles into the community and completing detention admissions. Additionally, you'll recognize, and document concerning behaviors, participate in skill-building sessions, and provide consistent support for behavior regulation and correction. The Division of Juvenile Justice’s mission is to 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. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will support this mission by working with the youth on their individual needs and maintaining the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings. You will be part of a team that takes pride in creating a positive environment for both team members and juveniles. In this role, each day you will be contributing to building a stronger community by supporting our youth, guiding them to be successful and happy.

Requirements

Must be 20 years of age or older.
A high school diploma or GED.
Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
Six months of experience, paid or volunteer, teaching or coaching group activities for youth (for Counselor 2 level).
Six months of experience as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 with the State of Alaska (for Counselor 2 level).
Demonstrated achievement of department approved performance standards (for Counselor 2 level).
Six months of experience administering, advising on, performing, or supervising corrections, law enforcement, parole, probation, residential treatment casework, or social casework (for Counselor 2 level).
Completed coursework from an accredited college may substitute for the required work experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience) (for Counselor 2 level).
Military experience may substitute for the required work experience on a month for month basis (for Counselor 2 level).

Nice To Haves

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 and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; 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 (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

Responsibilities

Providing direct supervision of juvenile offenders with diverse emotional behaviors in secure confinement.
Understanding the legal aspects of juvenile residents.
Utilizing a variety of behavioral health treatment and public safety techniques such as verbal and physical de-escalation, counseling skills, case management documentation, and writing court reports.
Maintaining order.
Facilitating group movements.
Transporting juveniles into the community.
Completing detention admissions.
Recognizing and documenting concerning behaviors.
Participating in skill-building sessions.
Providing consistent support for behavior regulation and correction.
Maintaining the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.