Juvenile Justice Counselor

Overview

Location:

Fairbanks Youth Facility, 1502 Wilbur Street, Fairbanks, Alaska.

This position is open to all applicants. Effective July 1, 2026, the wage increased by 3%. The salary listed in the posting reflects this increase.

The role will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to apply for all levels they qualify for.

The FYF Treatment Unit is a 16‑bed long‑term program that provides a safe and secure environment for the treatment of juvenile offenders, focusing on youth with mild to moderate neurobehavioral disorders as well as neurotypical youth. As a member of the Fairbanks Youth Facility team, your responsibilities include:

• Supervising juveniles with diverse emotional behaviors in secure confinement and community‑based settings.
• Maintaining order, facilitating group movements, and transporting juveniles into the community.
• Completing detention admissions, implementing treatment interventions, and integrating victim and community restoration principles.
• Managing a caseload of residents, reviewing intake interviews, medical history, psychological assessments, and family background.
• Recognizing and documenting concerning behaviors, participating in skill‑building sessions, and providing consistent support for behavior regulation and correction.
• Leading competency development groups such as Prime for Life, Anger Replacement Training, and Life Skill Development.

The Division of Juvenile Justice’s mission is to hold juvenile offenders accountable, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you support this mission by working with youth on their individual needs while maintaining security and safety for residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings.

You will be part of a team that takes pride in creating a positive environment for both team members and juveniles.

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities.
• Responsiveness – providing timely responses to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners.
• Professional Relationships – building 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.

You will have the opportunity to make meaningful change within the lives of youth in Alaska. The Division of Juvenile Justice offers a variety of training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities within a culture of integrity, trust, and respect.

The position is located at Fairbanks Youth Facility. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor on a 24‑hour unit, you will cover various 8‑hour shifts, including holidays, weekends, and occasional overtime. Shifts may occur on both the Treatment and Detention Units. Duties also include escorting juveniles during community work services, court appointments, medical appointments, release escorts, and occasional air travel.

In addition to the minimum qualifications below, we are looking for candidates with the following competencies:

• Conscientiousness – display a high level of effort and commitment and demonstrate responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty – maintain the organization’s integrity, uphold high ethical standards, and be trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills – show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness; build effective relationships.
• Stress Tolerance – handle high‑stress situations calmly and effectively.

Juvenile Justice Counselor 1: Requires a high school diploma or GED and must be 20 years of age or older. Successful candidates undergo a background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination to ensure essential duties can be safely performed. A valid driver’s…