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Juvenile Court Counselor- District 6 (Halifax County)

North Carolina Department of Public Safety · Halifax, NC · 2 wk ago
OTHR$48k–$71k/yrFull-time

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 intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families and increase public safety.

Job Duties

  • 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.
  • Makerecommendations 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 Appointment.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Twelve Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

Pay

Salary range: $48,374 - $70,586

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. On-call hours, weekends, and holidays are required, and a variable work schedule may be necessary to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • DD-214 Form (Member 4 or Service 2)
  • NGB 23A (RPAS)
  • DD256 or NGB 22
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Drug Screening Test
  • Psychological Test
  • Sexual Risk Screening Test
  • Physical Exam (to include Vision and Hearing)
  • US Citizenship
  • Age 20 or older
  • Valid Driver's License

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

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