Youth Counselor- Dillon Jdc

Department of Public Safety

Dillon, North Carolina, United States
Base: $41,558-$54,078; bonus/equity: shift premium...
Bachelor's degree required
24 months related experience
Shift work including weekends
The Department of Public Safety seeks candidates with a passion for helping court-involved youth to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency

Job Summary

  • The Department of Public Safety seeks candidates with a passion for helping court-involved youth to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency.
  • Youth Counselors are responsible for monitoring juveniles, implementing trauma-responsive plans, and providing therapeutic interventions in a secure environment.
  • The position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases, state benefits including health insurance and retirement, and eligibility for shift premiums.

Matching Summary

The Department of Public Safety seeks candidates with a passion for helping court-involved youth to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Adolescent development knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary team experience
  • Minority group experience
  • Trauma responsive planning
  • Therapeutic treatment background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Two years of juvenile/family client experience
  • US citizenship required
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training
  • Valid driver's license
  • Age 20 or older

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen

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