Juvenile Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 15 Alamance County

District 15 – Central Region, Alamance County

About Us

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.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.

Responsibilities

• 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. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree and 24 months of directly related experience may qualify.

Skills

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate the following skills:

• Experience navigating complex family dynamics in support of family-centered care.
• Experience with case management documentation in accordance with professional organizational standards.
• Experience working with socioeconomic psychosocial issues that contribute to at-risk juveniles.
• Experience using the System of Care approach that addresses factors contributing to juvenile delinquency.

Pay

Salary range: $39,671–$69,426. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.

• Step pay plan for Juvenile Court Counselors:
• Step 0: $45,422
• Step 1: $48,374
• Step 2: $51,520
• Step 3: $54,868
• Step 4: $58,435
• Step 5: $62,223
• Step 6: $66,278

Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee pay progression:

• Minimum starting pay (Bachelor's degree only): $41,000
• 6 months into training program: $42,025
• 12 months into training program: $43,075
• 18 months into training program: $44,099
• 24 months into training program: $45,422

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Benefits

• Vacation and twelve paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, disability (short and long term), and dental insurance
• Employee referral bonus program

For a full list of benefits, visit the provided link.