Youth Counselor- Chatham

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Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Base: $41,558-$54,078; bonus/equity: not specified...
Shift work required (includes weekends and holidays)
Counseling and therapeutic intervention
Crisis intervention techniques
Monitoring and supervising juveniles
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor for its Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in Chatham, NC. The role focuses on supporting court-involved youth through monitoring, counseling, and crisis intervention, while offering a structured salary progression and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina.
  • 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, and opportunities for advancement.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor for its Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in Chatham, NC. The role focuses on supporting court-involved youth through monitoring, counseling, and crisis intervention, while offering a structured salary progression and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $41,558-$54,078; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, retirement, health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Counseling and therapeutic intervention
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Monitoring and supervising juveniles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with minority groups
  • Knowledge of adolescent development
  • Working with multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience
  • Ability to physically restrain juveniles
  • Must pass a Criminal Background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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