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

Department of Public Safety

Reidsville, NC, US
Base: step 0- $41,558 to step 6- $54,078 annually;...
Monitor and supervise juveniles
Safety and security duties
Shift work including weekends and holidays
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 position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases and promotional opportunities within Juvenile Justice.
  • The agency supports second-chance employment and provides state benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

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 annually; Bonus/Equity: Shift premium of 10% 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
  • Shift work including weekends and holidays
  • Administer medication
  • Physical and mechanical restraints
  • Complete daily records and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of adolescent development
  • Experience with crisis intervention techniques
  • Experience working with minority groups
  • Experience with multidisciplinary service teams
  • Counseling and therapeutic intervention skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
  • Two years experience with juvenile/family client population
  • Juvenile Justice Officer certification standards compliance
  • Ability to physically restrain juveniles after training
  • Must work variable schedules including weekends and holidays

Work Rights

Not specified

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