Juvenile Court Counselor- District 21 Forsyth County

dac.nc.gov

Forsyth, North Carolina, US
Base: $39,671-$69,426 annually; bonus/equity: empl...
Juvenile case management
Court-involved youth supervision
Risk and needs assessment
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

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.
  • Juvenile Court Counselors provide intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles, including assessment, diversion, case management, and aftercare to strengthen families and increase public safety.
  • The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including paid holidays, health insurance, and a step pay plan with opportunities for promotional advancement.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $39,671-$69,426 annually; Bonus/Equity: Employee referral bonus program available; Benefits: Vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health, disability, and dental insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • juvenile case management
  • court-involved youth supervision
  • risk and needs assessment
  • on-call and variable work schedule
  • collaboration with families and courts

Nice-to-have

  • experience with family-centered care
  • knowledge of System of Care approach
  • handling socioeconomic psychosocial issues
  • team-oriented culture
  • work/life balance

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree and 1 year counseling experience or Bachelor's degree and 2 years counseling experience
  • Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification
  • pass criminal background, drug, psychological, sexual risk, and physical tests
  • US citizenship
  • minimum age 20 years
  • valid driver's license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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