Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 (PCN 064830)
About The Position
This position provides supervision and services to adolescents in a detention setting who are typically awaiting court appearances where future placement and services are determined. Some of our residents have mild to severe mental health issues in addition to their justice system challenges. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will be part of a team that is 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 to community protection, and drives the youth’s accountability and development. The meaningful relationships you build with the youth will allow you to contribute to delivering skills and knowledge in navigating life skills, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and more. 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 valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
- Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination.
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
- Must answer the Supplemental Questions for the application to be evaluated.
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
- Provides supervision and services to adolescents in a detention setting.
- Works with youth on their individual needs.
- Maintains the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.
- Delivers skills and knowledge in navigating life skills, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and more.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make meaningful change within the lives of youth in Alaska.
- Empowering team through a variety of training.
- Professional development through various career paths.
- Fosters a culture of integrity, trust, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
