Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (juvenile Justice Officer Ii) - Chatham

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Chatham, North Carolina, US
Base: $38,859 - $50,563; bonus/equity: $3,000.00 s...
Full-time, variable schedule (includes weekends and holidays)
Implement treatment plans for behavioral change
Provide security and maintain custody
Safeguard juveniles from each other
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to support court-involved youth through rehabilitation efforts. The position entails direct supervision and engagement in a Youth Development or Juvenile Detention Center, with a focus on behavioral change and public safety

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.
  • The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to support court-involved youth through rehabilitation efforts. The position entails direct supervision and engagement in a Youth Development or Juvenile Detention Center, with a focus on behavioral change and public safety.

Salary

Base: $38,859 - $50,563; Bonus/Equity: $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus; Benefits: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Implement treatment plans for behavioral change
  • Provide security and maintain custody
  • Safeguard juveniles from each other
  • Physically capable of restraining juveniles
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Pass sexual risk screening test
  • Pass physical examination

Nice-to-have

  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships
  • Passion for helping court-involved youth
  • Work/life balance
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities for advancement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or High school diploma and four years of related human services experience
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer

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