Juvenile Justice Counselor , On-Call; PCN N

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 security of youth awaiting transport to the nearest juvenile detention facility while in the Nome Probation Office during assigned shifts and occasionally perform escorts from Nome to other Youth Facilities in the State and residential treatment centers in and out of Alaska.

Through Restorative Justice we hold juvenile offenders accountable, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in developing 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.

Joining our team will give you the opportunity to make a meaningful change in the lives of youth and families. We are dedicated to a strength‑based, trauma‑informed approach and recognize the importance of being culturally relevant in our work. We promote training and professional development for our staff.

This position is located at the Nome Probation Office (113 W Front St., Suite 215, Nome, Alaska). Flexibility is required; you will cover shifts at various times, and occasional off‑site work, escorts and air travel may be required.

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

• Conscientiousness
  : high effort and commitment towards performing work; responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty
  : maintains organizational integrity; high ethical standards; trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills
  : understanding, friendliness, courtesy, empathy, and effective relationship building with diverse populations.
• Stress Tolerance
  : remains calm and effective in high‑stress situations.

• A high school diploma or GED AND six months of experience teaching or coaching youth group activities. OR six months of experience as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 with the State of Alaska and demonstrated achievement of department‑approved performance standards. OR six months of experience in 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 work experience) or military experience on a month‑for‑month basis.

Prior to initial appointment: background investigation, criminal record check, and medical examination. Candidates must be on‑call, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and may need occasional travel. A valid Alaska driver license is required at the time of appointment.

At interview you must provide:
- Copy of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable with institution/URL listed).
- Three professional references with phone numbers.
- Two performance evaluations from previous employers, if available.

Must submit a valid Alaska driver license.

Successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including state and FBI fingerprint‑based checks.

All Supplemental Questions must be answered for your application to be evaluated.

Verify education in the application section. Provide transcripts; unofficial copies are acceptable if the institution/URL name is listed.

Use a private organization to interpret foreign credentials or an accredited U.S. state university that accepts them. Provide evidence when applying; omission of required documentation results in an incomplete application.

Provide employer name, job title, dates, and employment type. Applications without supporting evidence may be declined. A resume is not used…