Social Services Associate (PCN063667)

State of Alaska • Kenai, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Social Services Associate position located in Kenai at the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. The role involves assisting Juvenile Probation Officers by providing a full range of clerical/support services and limited intake and field supervision duties. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining case files and Juvenile Offender Management Information System files to meet compliance guidelines, maintaining office supplies and equipment, assisting with timesheets, travel booking, and other duties as assigned. The organization's mission is to hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior through Restorative Justice, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in developing skills to prevent crime. Core values include prioritizing safety, responsiveness, professional relationships, dedication, and respect.

Requirements

• One year of any combination of postsecondary or vocational education and/or experience in assisting clients, customers, the general public, or other staff in the explanation and application of guidelines, policies, or services.
• Valid Alaska driver's license (required for some positions).
• Background check.
• Fingerprinting.
• Ability to submit transcripts if using education to meet MQs.
• Ability to submit three (3) names & phone numbers of professional references.
• Ability to submit two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.
• Answer Supplemental Questions.
• Legal right to accept employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 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).
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Juvenile Probation Officers by providing a full range of clerical/support services and limited intake and field supervision duties.
• Establish and maintain case files and Juvenile Offender Management Information System files to meet compliance guidelines.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with timesheets, travel booking, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally while serving Alaska’s youth and families and making our communities better.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree