Overview
Juvenile Justice Counselor/PCN Jobs in Juneau, Alaska, USA at State of Alaska
Position: Â Juvenile Justice Counselor (PCN 063761M)
This position is open to Alaska Residents Only
This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. It is recommended that you apply for all levels if you are qualified.
The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill multiple Juvenile Justice Counselor 1/2 positions in Juneau at the Johnson Youth Facility Treatment/Detention Units.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Alaskan youth. You will influence, inspire, and transform the lives of juvenile offenders and their families through therapeutic programs that incorporate a restorative justice approach to community protection, and drive the youth’s accountability and development. The meaningful relationships you build with the youth will allow you to contribute to delivering skills and knowledge in navigating life skills, anger management, drug and alcoholeducation, and more.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
The Division of Juvenile Justice’s mission is to 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. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will support this mission by working with the youth on their individual needs and maintaining the security and safety of 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. In this role, you will be contributing to building a stronger community by supporting our youth, guiding them to be successful and happy.
Our Core Values Include:
Prioritizing Safety– of our youth, staff, families, and communities
Responsiveness– providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners.
Professional Relationships– recognizing that successful treatment services provided to our clients, coworkers, victims, and others rely on positive,respectful, andcollaborativerelationships and a spirit of inclusiveness.
Dedication– doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling relentless integrity andleadership.
Respect– for the inherent value of each person’s unique strengths and individual differences.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Joining our team will give you an opportunity to make meaningful change within the lives of youth in Alaska. The Division of Juvenile Justice prides ourselves on empowering our team through a variety of training and offersprofessional developmentthrough various career paths.
We foster a culture of integrity, trust, andrespect. The team members within the Division of Juvenile Justice have a lot of pride in the work we do by making apositive impactto one juvenile’s life at a time.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is in the Johnson Youth Center on Hospital Drive in Juneau. As a member of our Team, you will work inside a 24-hour secure facility, where shift work, holidays, weekends and occasional overtime are required.
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 an…
Title: Juvenile Justice Counselor/PCN
Company: State of Alaska
Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit
