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Position: Juvenile Justice Counselor 1, On-Call (26N24001)

Nome Juvenile Probation is recruiting to fill an On-Call, Non-Permanent Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 position.

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

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will work some day, evening, and night shifts as well as on weekends and holidays. Work will be on‑call and sporadic. You will ensure the safety of youth awaiting transport to the nearest juvenile detention facility while in the Nome Probation Office during assigned shifts. You will occasionally perform escorts from Nome to other Youth Facilities in the State as well as residential treatment centers in and out of the State of Alaska.

Our

Mission, Values and Culture:

Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities.
• Enhancing Strengths – in our youth; in our staff; and in our system.
• 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 will bring the opportunity to make a meaningful change in the lives of the youth and families we work with. We are dedicated to providing a strength‑based and trauma‑informed approach to our work and recognize the importance of being culturally relevant in our work with youth. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development.

The

Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is at the Nome Probation Office, located at 113 W Front St., Suite 215, Nome Alaska. As a Staff member, you will cover shifts at various times of day, with flexibility for extra hours as needed. At times, work is off‑site, such as escorts and air travel may be required at times.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

If this sounds like your skill set, or one you would like to develop, please apply through Workplace Alaska.

Please Note: Juvenile Justice Counselor 1's are required to be on call and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.

To view the general description and example of duties for Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 please go to the following link:  JUSTICE COUNSELOR&pagetype=class Specifications

PJ03A1 – Juvenile Justice Counselor 1:

A high school diploma or GED AND Must be 20 years of age or older.

Special

Note:

Prior to initial appointment, successful candidates for the Juvenile Justice Counselor are subject to a background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination to determine the essential duties of the position can be safely performed. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

At the Time of Interview, Applicant Must Submit:

• Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure…