Youth Counselor- Cabarrus

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Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Base: $41,558-$54,078 based on step plan; bonus/eq...
Shift work required (including weekends and holidays)
Bachelor's degree required
24 months related experience
Physical restraint capability
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor in Cabarrus to support court-involved youth through counseling and therapeutic intervention. Candidates should have a passion for helping youth and be physically capable of managing the demands of the role, including shift work

Job Summary

  • The Department of Public Safety seeks candidates with a passion for helping court-involved youth to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency.
  • Youth Counselors are responsible for monitoring juveniles, maintaining security, administering assessments, and implementing individual treatment plans.
  • This full-time position requires shift work including weekends and holidays, with eligibility for a 10% shift premium and annual step pay increases.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor in Cabarrus to support court-involved youth through counseling and therapeutic intervention. Candidates should have a passion for helping youth and be physically capable of managing the demands of the role, including shift work.

Salary

Base: $41,558-$54,078 based on step plan; Bonus/Equity: Shift premium (10%) for 2nd/3rd shifts; Benefits: State benefits including vacation, sick leave, retirement, health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 24 months related experience
  • Physical restraint capability
  • Shift work availability
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Juvenile justice background

Nice-to-have

  • Adolescent development knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary team experience
  • Minority group experience
  • Therapeutic treatment planning
  • Assessment tool administration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Two years of juvenile/family client experience
  • US citizenship requirement
  • Age minimum of 20 years
  • Valid driver's license
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen

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