Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (juvenile Justice Officer Ii) - Cabarrus Ydc

Department of Public Safety

Cabarrus County, NC, United States
Step 0 - $38,859; step 6 - $50,563; bonus: $3,000....
Direct care position
Direct supervision and engagement
Physically capable of restraining juveniles
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • This is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Step 0 - $38,859; Step 6 - $50,563; Bonus: $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct care position
  • Direct supervision and engagement
  • Physically capable of restraining juveniles
  • Work weekends and holidays

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for helping court-involved youth
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Serving others

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or GED with 4 years experience
  • Obtain required documentation for certification
  • Pass Criminal Background check
  • Pass Drug Screening test
  • Pass Psychological test
  • Pass Sexual Risk Screening test
  • Pass Physical exam
  • US citizen
  • At least 20 years of age
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen

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