Juvenile Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 12 (Cumberland 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 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

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you. This posting is for District 12 located in the Central Region of the State of North Carolina. District 12 is in Cumberland County.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $39,671-$69,426. The initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements for this position (Master's degree and 12 months or Bachelor's degree and 24 months).

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.

Role

Juvenile Court Counselors enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements for this position (Master's degree and 12 months or Bachelor's degree and 24 months).

Supplemental and 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.