Juvenile Justice Counselor
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As a Juvenile Justice Counselor, you will make a difference in the lives of Alaskan youth by influencing, inspiring, and transforming juvenile offenders and their families through therapeutic programs. You will support the mission of promoting safety and restoration for communities by maintaining security and safety within the facility and guiding youth development.
Responsibilities
- Influence, inspire, and transform the lives of juvenile offenders and their families through therapeutic programs
- Incorporate a restorative justice approach to community protection, youth accountability, and development
- Build meaningful relationships with youth to deliver skills and knowledge in life skills, anger management, and drug and alcohol education
- Work with youth on their individual needs
- Maintain the security and safety of residents, visitors, staff, and facility buildings
- Support the Division of Juvenile Justice's mission to hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior
- Promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities
- Assist offenders and their families in developing skills to prevent crime
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 20 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in a secured environment with juveniles who have committed criminal offenses
- Alaska Resident Only
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum age 20 years. Preference for experience teaching or coaching group activities for youth, or experience in corrections, law enforcement, or social casework. Completed college coursework may substitute for experience.
Nice to Have
- Six months of paid or volunteer experience teaching or coaching group activities for youth
- Six months of experience as a Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere
- Six months of experience administering, advising on, performing, or supervising adult or juvenile corrections, law enforcement, parole, probation, residential treatment casework, or social casework
- Conscientiousness
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Stress Tolerance
Benefits
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