Youth Counselor [internal Only To Current Dps Employees]

Department of Public Safety

North Carolina, United States
Base: $41,558-$54,078; bonus/equity: shift premium...
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Shift work including weekends and holidays
Physical restraint of juveniles after training
Documenting safety violations and security breaches
** The Department of Public Safety in North Carolina is seeking internal candidates for multiple Youth Counselor positions, aimed at supporting court-involved youth through counseling and supervision. The roles emphasize teamwork and a commitment to improving public safety and family wellbeing while offering opportunities for career advancement within the agency. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Candidates must be physically capable of applying proper methods to restrain juveniles and defend themselves after receiving departmental training.
  • This position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases based on education and experience, ranging from $41,558 to $54,078.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Department of Public Safety in North Carolina is seeking internal candidates for multiple Youth Counselor positions, aimed at supporting court-involved youth through counseling and supervision. The roles emphasize teamwork and a commitment to improving public safety and family wellbeing while offering opportunities for career advancement within the agency. **

Salary

Base: $41,558-$54,078; Bonus/Equity: Shift premium (10%) for 2nd or 3rd shift; Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Shift work including weekends and holidays
  • Physical restraint of juveniles after training
  • Documenting safety violations and security breaches
  • Implementing individual and group treatment plans
  • Administering medication and assessment tools

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development
  • Experience working with minority groups
  • Multidisciplinary service team collaboration
  • Passion for helping court-involved youth

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Two years of related human services experience
  • US citizenship required
  • Juvenile Justice Officer certification
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Age 20 or older
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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