Juvenile Justice Counselor , On-Call; PCN N

Eligibility

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

Nome Probation Office, 113 W Front St., Suite 215, Nome, Alaska.

Juvenile Justice Counselor 2 – On‑Call, Non‑Permanent position. Work will be on day, evening, night shifts, weekends and holidays. Duties include ensuring the security of youth awaiting transport to the nearest juvenile detention facility during assigned shifts, performing escorts from Nome to other youth facilities and residential treatment centers across the State, and occasionally assisting with on‑site air travel. The role requires periodic off‑site work and adherence to a flexible schedule.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile offenders accountable, promote safety, restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and families in preventing crime. Core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of youth, staff, families, and communities.
• Enhancing Strengths – in youth, staff, and the system.
• Dedication – doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for the inherent value of each person's strengths and differences.

• Conscientiousness – high effort and commitment, responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty – maintain organizational integrity, uphold ethical standards.
• Interpersonal Skills – friendliness, courtesy, empathy; effective relationships with diverse individuals.
• Stress Tolerance – calm, effective handling of high‑stress situations.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience, paid or volunteer, teaching or coaching youth group activities.
• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• OR six months as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 with the State of Alaska.
• OR six months administering, advising on, performing, or supervising corrections, law enforcement, parole, probation, residential treatment casework, or social casework.
• Substitutions:
  Completed accredited college coursework (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience) or military experience may substitute on a month‑for‑month basis.

On‑call duty; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform occasional travel.

Submit a complete application through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy. At interview, provide: transcripts (official or unofficial with institution name), three professional references, and two performance evaluations if available. The chosen candidate must provide a valid Alaska driver’s license at appointment.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation or alternative communications may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or use TTY:
Alaska Relay 711. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.