***rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - April 21, 2026, From 9:00am To 3:30pm

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Reidsville, NC, US
Base: step 0- $41,558 to step 6- $54,078; bonus/eq...
Monitor and supervise juveniles
Safety and security duties
Counseling and therapeutic intervention
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.
  • This full-time Youth Counselor position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases and opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice.
  • State benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health insurance, and the agency supports second-chance employment for justice-involved individuals.

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: Step 0- $41,558 to Step 6- $54,078; Bonus/Equity: 10% shift premium for 2nd or 3rd shift; Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor and supervise juveniles
  • Safety and security duties
  • Counseling and therapeutic intervention
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Shift work including weekends and holidays
  • Medication administration

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of adolescent development
  • Experience working with minority groups
  • Experience with multidisciplinary service teams
  • Management preferences considered

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Two years related juvenile/family client experience
  • Juvenile Justice Officer certification standards
  • Ability to physically restrain juveniles after training
  • Must meet NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards
  • Veteran or National Guard preference documentation

Work Rights

Not specified

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