On-Call Juvenile Justice Counselor I

Family & Community Services; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Family & Community Services is seeking an On-Call Nonpermanent Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 for the Mat-Su Youth Facility in Palmer, Alaska. The role provides supervision and services to detained adolescents awaiting court outcomes, using restorative justice approaches to support accountability and develop life skills.

Strong candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be 20+, pass a comprehensive background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and provide required documents and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Background check including state and FBI fingerprint check required.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of appointment.
• Submit transcripts if used to meet minimum qualifications; include institution name/URL.
• Provide three professional references with names and phone numbers.
• Submit two performance evaluations from previous employers if available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide services to adolescents in a detention setting awaiting court appearances.
• Contribute to restorative justice approaches to community protection and youth accountability.
• Deliver programming to develop life skills, anger management, and related supports within a secured facility.

Skills

Conscientiousness

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Family & Community Services is seeking an On-Call Nonpermanent Juvenile Justice Counselor 1 for the Mat-Su Youth Facility in Palmer, Alaska. The role provides supervision and services to detained adolescents awaiting court outcomes, using restorative justice approaches to support accountability and develop life skills.

Strong candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be 20+, pass a comprehensive background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and provide required documents and