Youth Counselor Technician; Juvenile Justice Officer - Chatham

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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. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Division  Dept of Public Safety
Job Classification Title Youth Counselor Technician (S)
Position Number
Grade NC04

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you.

Notes on Qualifications The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary.

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource.

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend yourself after proper training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview.

Youth Counselor Technician Trainee applicants do NOT need to meet management preferences to qualify. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00! (Eligibility requires not having worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.)

This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

• Daily responsibilities include monitoring and supervising juveniles in Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers, maintaining a secure environment, and providing feedback to the treatment team.
• Recordkeeping includes documenting safety violations, security breaches, crisis interventions, youth progress updates, and activity briefings for shift personnel.
• This is a direct care position involving close personal contact with court-ordered youth in a non-office setting.
• Under the Juvenile Justice Officer Trainee path, duties include direct supervision and engagement, with progressive training and development.

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