Youth Counselor- Edgecombe

State of North Carolina

Edgecombe, NC, US
Base: $41,558-$54,078; bonus: shift premium (10%) ...
Bachelor's degree required
24 months related experience
Physical restraint capability
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.
  • Candidates must be physically capable of applying proper methods to restrain juveniles and defend themselves after department training.
  • This full-time position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases up to Step 6, along with state benefits including retirement and health insurance.

Matching Summary

The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Adolescent development knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary team experience
  • Minority group experience
  • Therapeutic counseling background

Key Requirements

  • US citizenship required
  • Juvenile Justice Officer certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Age 20 or older

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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