Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (juvenile Justice Officer Ii) - Perquimans Jdc

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Perquimans County, NC, United States
Step 0 - $38,859; step 1 - $41,578; step 2 - $44,1...
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Implement treatment plans for behavioral change
Provide security and custody
Safeguard juveniles from each other
** The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to work with court-involved youth at the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans and providing direct supervision and support to help rehabilitate young offenders, requiring strong interpersonal skills and physical capability. **

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 Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.
  • The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.

Matching Summary

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** The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to work with court-involved youth at the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans and providing direct supervision and support to help rehabilitate young offenders, requiring strong interpersonal skills and physical capability. **

Salary

Step 0 - $38,859; Step 1 - $41,578; Step 2 - $44,117; Step 3 - $46,277; Step 4 - $48,128; Step 5 - $49,571; Step 6 - $50,563; Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Implement treatment plans for behavioral change
  • Provide security and custody
  • Safeguard juveniles from each other
  • Physically capable of restraining juveniles
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Pass sexual risk screening test
  • Pass physical exam
  • Be a US citizen
  • Be at least 20 years of age
  • Hold a valid driver's license

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or GED with four years of related human services experience
  • Must meet hiring and training standards for Juvenile Justice Officers
  • Must obtain Juvenile Justice Officer certification
  • Must attend and pass four-week Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training

Work Rights

Not specified

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