Juvenile Justice Counselor ; PCN

Position: Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 (PCN 063920)

Job Overview

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. It is recommended that you apply for all levels if you are qualified.

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting for a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 position in Bethel at the Bethel Youth Facility Treatment Unit.

What You Will Be Doing

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, drive the youth’s accountability and development, and deliver skills and knowledge in life skills, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and more.

Our

Mission, Values, and Culture

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 skills to prevent crime. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will support this mission by working with the youth on individual needs while maintaining the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.

We take pride in creating a positive environment for both team members and juveniles, contributing to a stronger community by supporting our youth and guiding them to be successful and happy.

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities
• Responsiveness – providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners
• Professional Relationships – recognizing that successful treatment services rely on positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness
• Dedication – doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling relentless integrity and leadership
• Respect – for the inherent value of each person's unique strengths and individual differences

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Joining our team allows you to make meaningful changes in the lives of youth in Alaska. The Division of Juvenile Justice offers a variety of training and professional development opportunities through various career paths.

Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located at the Bethel Youth Facility, 950 State Highway in Bethel, Alaska. As a member of a unit security team on a 24‑hour unit you will work shift work, holidays, weekends, and occasional overtime.

Who We Are Looking For

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, we are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

• Conscientiousness
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  Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high ethical standards and is trustworthy
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and effective relationships with diverse individuals
• Stress Tolerance
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  Deals calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations)

Requirements at Interview

• Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts)
• Three (3) names and phone numbers of professional references
• Two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers, if available

Requirements at Appointment

• A valid driver’s license

Background Check

The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint‑based background check.

Flexibly Staffed

This position may be filled at either level 1 or 2, depending on training and experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level. Promotion to Level 2 will occur only upon successful completion of the probationary period, required training, and final approval…