Adult Probation Officer 2 (PCN 16N23071

Position: Adult Probation Officer 2 (PCN 16N23071)
Job Description

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

* The Recruitment Period For This Job Posting Has Been Extended
* 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 Fairbanks Therapeutic Courts in the Rabinowitz Courthouse.

What you will be doing:

In this postion you will be providing ongoing case management and community supervision of offenders who participate in the Fairbanks Therapeutic Courts.

You will perform the initial intake/risk assessment upon initial opt-in to the therapeutic court program. You will meet 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 prepare written reports for all status hearings.

Additionally, you will 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 Institute (NDCI) standards.

This position may require Travel to other locations within the state of Alaska, as well as virtual coverage as needed.

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:

This postion is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Fairbanks Therapeutic Court Office:
Conveniently located in the Rabinowitz Courthouse in Downtown Fairbanks at 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. It is within walking distance to the Chena River.

This position is in a dynamic and rapid processing office environment.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to 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 Alaskan 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.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Adult Probation Officer 2, Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP):

Minimum Qualifications

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…