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); trainee starting...
Risk and needs assessment of juveniles
Case management documentation standards
Court recommendation preparation
The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families

Job Summary

  • The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families.
  • Staff members are responsible for receiving allegations, assessing risks, diverting low-risk youth, and providing supervision for those on probation.
  • 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 is committed to reducing delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families.

Salary

Base: $39,671-$69,426 (Step 0-6); 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 documentation standards
  • 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 collaboration
  • Ability to work variable schedules

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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