This position is open to Alaska Residents Only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to a Social Services Associate position in Fairbanks at the Fairbanks Juvenile Probation. What You Will Be Doing:Assist Juvenile Probation Officers in the Fairbanks and Utqiagvik juvenile probation offices by providing a full range of clerical/support services and limited intake and field supervision duties. Establish and maintain case files and Juvenile Offender Management Information System files to meet compliance guidelines. Maintain office supplies, assist with timesheets, travel booking, and other duties as assigned. This position also serves as the Northern Region Medicaid designee. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: - 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, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness. - 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:Join a dynamic, fast-paced team in the second largest juvenile probation office in Alaska. Our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in youth lives using cutting-edge, evidence-based, and trauma informed practices. Our staff work closely with the courts to hold youth accountable, victims of juvenile offenses to repair the harm caused, and with youths’ families and the broader community to monitor youth and create an environment where youth can thrive. We take pride in working closely with local entities including law enforcement, the court, attorneys, the school district, and many residential and community-based treatment providers. We believe in enhancing the strengths of our staff by promoting training and professional development. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn and grow professionally while serving Alaska’s youth and families and making our communities better. The Working Environment You Can Expect:This position in the probation office is co-located in the Fairbanks Youth Facility, a 24-hour juvenile detention and treatment facility in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with a 7.5-hour workday. Social Services Associates may have the opportunity to travel in- and out-of-state periodically to assist in the duties of the offices. Who We Are Looking For:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: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. Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 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. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Please Note: Requires a valid Alaska Driver's License. Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), which includes passing a background investigation including fingerprinting. To view the general description and example of duties for Social Services Associate please go to the following link: Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications PF 0222 – Social Service Associate:One year of any combination of postsecondary or vocational education and/or experience in assisting clients, customers, the general public, or other staff in the explanation and application of guidelines, policies, or services. Special Note:Some positions require a valid Alaska driver's license, a background check, and fingerprinting. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.