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

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Chatham County, NC, United States
Step 0 - $38,859; step 6 - $50,563; sign-on bonus ...
On-site
Physically capable of restraining juveniles
Ability to defend self
Direct supervision and engagement
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to work directly with court-involved youth in Chatham County. This full-time, on-site position focuses on rehabilitation, providing security, and implementing treatment plans to support the development of at-risk youth

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.
  • The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.
  • Youth Services Behavioral Specialist helps to implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to work directly with court-involved youth in Chatham County. This full-time, on-site position focuses on rehabilitation, providing security, and implementing treatment plans to support the development of at-risk youth.

Salary

Step 0 - $38,859; Step 6 - $50,563; Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physically capable of restraining juveniles
  • Ability to defend self
  • Direct supervision and engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

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 be a US citizen
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Pass Criminal Background check
  • Pass Drug Screening test
  • Pass Psychological test
  • Pass Sexual Risk Screening test
  • Pass Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)

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