Juvenile Court Counselor- D27 (Cleveland County)

About the role

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention works to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth.

Job Duties

• Provide intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control.
• Receive and process allegations of delinquent and undisciplined behavior.
• Assess the risks and needs of the juvenile in order to provide for the security of the community and the juvenile's well-being.
• Divert from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention.
• Make recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted.
• Provide case management as part of supervision for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders.
• Provide aftercare, case management, and post-release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution for Trainee appointments.

Skills and Abilities

• Navigate complex family dynamics in support of family-centered care.
• Work with socioeconomic, psychosocial issues that contribute to at-risk juveniles.
• Use the System of Care approach that addresses factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $39,671-$69,426, based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety offers various benefits, including vacation, paid holidays, parental leave, health insurance, disability insurance, and dental insurance. The agency also offers opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Benefits

The State of North Carolina provides a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, twelve paid holidays, and paid parental leave, as well as health, disability, and dental insurance. The agency also offers the opportunity to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about the agency's policies and procedures, visit the EEO statement and contact the agency directly for further inquiries.