Juvenile Court Counselor- District 1 (Chowan 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. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Job Duties

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Navigate complex family dynamics in support of family-centered care.
• Document case management in accordance with professional organizational standards.
• 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

Salary Range: $39,671-$69,426 DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, 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. We offer great Benefits! Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK.

Benefits

We offer great Benefits! Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK.

Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.