Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 (PCN 064990M)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill multiple Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 positions in Anchorage at the Mclaughlin Youth Center, Kehrer Treatment Cottage. The Kehrer Treatment Cottage is a long-term treatment program addressing the needs of adolescent female offenders. The program provides an environment where individual, family, school, and community work together for the common goal of rehabilitation and community reentry of the youth. 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.

Requirements

Must be 20 years of age or older.
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).
Military experience may substitute for the required work experience on a month for month basis.
Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination.

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

Support the mission by working with the youth on their individual needs and maintaining the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.
Deliver skills and knowledge in navigating life skills, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and more.