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

historicsites.nc.gov

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.
  • Youth Counselors are responsible for monitoring juveniles, providing counseling, administering treatment plans, and ensuring a secure environment while working shift schedules including weekends and holidays.
  • This full-time position offers state benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health insurance, with opportunities for annual salary increases and promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice.

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: Shift premium 10% for 2nd or 3rd shift, Employee Referral Bonus program; 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 requirements
  • Ability to physically restrain juveniles after training
  • Must meet North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards
  • Must provide transcripts and relevant documentation

Work Rights

Not specified

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