Juvenile Court Counselor/juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 11

Department of Public Safety

Lee County, NC, US
Base: $39,671-$69,426 (step 0-6 range); trainee st...
Risk and needs assessment of juveniles
Case management for delinquent youth
Court recommendation preparation
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth

Job Summary

  • The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth.
  • Staff members receive allegations of behavior, assess risks, divert low-risk youth, and provide supervision and aftercare services.
  • The position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave, and opportunities for promotional advancement.

Matching Summary

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth.

Salary

Base: $39,671-$69,426 (Step 0-6 range); Trainee starting: $41,000 increasing to $45,422; Benefits: Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Health/Disability/Dental Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Risk and needs assessment of juveniles
  • Case management for delinquent youth
  • Court recommendation preparation
  • Family-centered care navigation
  • System of Care approach application

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with socioeconomic psychosocial issues
  • Passion for helping court-involved youth
  • Team-oriented culture participation
  • Work/life balance commitment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree plus one year experience OR Bachelor's degree plus two years experience
  • US citizenship requirement
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Pass sexual risk screening test
  • Pass physical exam including vision and hearing
  • Minimum age of 20 years
  • Complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification if applicable

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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