Social Services Associate (PCN 064931)
About The Position
The Social Services Associate supports the Kotzebue Juvenile Probation office by providing a full range of administrative and support services, along with limited intake, investigative, and field-service duties. The position establishes and maintains case files and Juvenile Offender Management Information System files in accordance with compliance guidelines, maintains office supplies, and assists with timesheets and travel bookings. The associate serves as a first point of contact and community liaison to help keep the office running smoothly. The role is based in the Kotzebue Juvenile Probation office and supports probation services in Kotzebue and outlying communities in the Northwest Arctic Bureau. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and requires occasional travel for training and escorting purposes. Applicants must be Alaska residents and, at appointment, must have a valid Alaska driver's license. The Division of Juvenile Justice uses restorative justice to hold juvenile offenders accountable, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and help offenders and families develop skills to prevent crime. The office team works with local law enforcement, courts, tribal partners, the district attorney's office, school districts, and treatment providers.
Requirements
- One year of any combination of postsecondary or vocational education and/or experience assisting clients, customers, the general public, or other staff in explaining and applying guidelines, policies, or services.
- A valid Alaska driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
- Applicants must be Alaska residents.
- Position-specific competencies include interpersonal skills, computer skills, stress tolerance, written communication, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and strengths in interpersonal skills, computer skills, stress tolerance, written communication, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and support services to the Kotzebue Juvenile Probation office.
- Perform limited intake, investigative, and field-service duties.
- Establish and maintain case files and Juvenile Offender Management Information System files in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Maintain office supplies.
- Assist with timesheets and travel bookings.
- Serve as a first point of contact and community liaison.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of youth and local communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
