Juvenile Court Counselor/juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 11

Department of Public Safety

Lee County, North Carolina, United States
Base: $39,671-$69,426 (step 0-6); trainee starting...
Intake and processing allegations
Risk and needs assessment
Case management documentation
The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families

Job Summary

  • The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families.
  • Staff members are responsible for assessing risks, diverting low-risk youth from formal court intervention, and providing aftercare supervision.
  • The position offers a step pay plan with annual salary increases based on education and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Matching Summary

The Division of Juvenile Justice is committed to reducing juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families.

Salary

Base: $39,671-$69,426 (Step 0-6); Trainee starting at $41,000 increasing over 24 months; Benefits: Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Disability, Dental

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • intake and processing allegations
  • risk and needs assessment
  • case management documentation
  • court recommendation preparation
  • diversion plan implementation

Nice-to-have

  • experience with complex family dynamics
  • knowledge of socioeconomic psychosocial issues
  • System of Care approach experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree plus 1 year experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience
  • US citizenship required
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass drug screening test
  • Pass psychological test
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least 20 years of age

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen

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