**virtual Hiring Event - District 29 (henderson County & Mcdowell County)** Juvenile Court Counselor/juvenile Court Counselor Trainee - April 23 & April 24, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
Base: $39,671-$69,426; bonus/equity: not specified...
Juvenile justice intervention
Risk and needs assessment
Case management
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 full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

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

Base: $39,671-$69,426; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juvenile justice intervention
  • Risk and needs assessment
  • Case management
  • Community safety focus
  • Working with court-involved youth

Nice-to-have

  • Family-centered care approach
  • System of Care approach
  • Socioeconomic psychosocial issues awareness

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree and 1 year experience OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience
  • Experience in counseling or working with juvenile/family client population
  • Experience in human service case management
  • Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays
  • Valid Driver's License

Work Rights

Not specified

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