Adult Probation Officer 2 (PCN 062352

Job Title

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is currently located in our Anchorage Therapeutic Courts office in the Boney Courthouse.

What you will be doing:
In this position, you will provide ongoing case management and community supervision of Superior and/or District Court Felony and Misdemeanor offenders who participate in any of the state's Therapeutic Court programs. These court programs are in Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, and Juneau and consist of Wellness Courts, Veterans Courts, Coordinated Resource (CRP) or Mental Health Court program, and Family Care Courts.

Performs the initial intake/risk assessment upon initial opt-in to the therapeutic court program. Meets with offenders/participants regularly to monitor, process, and track compliance with court-ordered requirements, conduct routine field visits, curfew checks, and alcohol and drug screenings. Participates in court hearings and prepares written reports for all status hearings. Serve as a liaison between the Therapeutic Court participant and professionals in the justice system and local social service agencies.

Work with the Therapeutic Courts in ensuring the Therapeutic Courts' continued adherence to the National Drug Court Institutes (NDCI) standards.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to manage an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships. Our Values:
Honesty, Dignity, Innovation, Diversity, Collaboration The benefits of joining our team:
We offer challenging and exciting work that has a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans. The Division is guided by our belief that every employee is a change agent and that ideas, values, and beliefs are respected and enrich our overall team environment. The working environment you can expect:
Anchorage Therapeutic Court Office:
Conveniently located in the Boney Courthouse in Downtown Anchorage at 303 K Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. It is within walking distance to Simon & Seaforts, Snow City Café and Coastal Trail.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following competencies in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Compliance:
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Planning and Evaluating:
  Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Special Notice:

• Requires a Valid and Current Alaska Driver's License.
• Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN), which includes passing a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• May require travel within the State when coverage is needed in other locations.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field AND One year of entry level professional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, or case management. Substitution:
Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college and/or paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, case management, or similar work experience will substitute for the required degree. Special

Note:

For both levels, a criminal record check will be performed at the time of hire to identify any convictions for felony or misdemeanor crimes; and the applicant must meet the requirements for…