Youth Counselor- Edgecombe

Overview

Agency Safety Division , Dept of Public Safety. 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.

Position:
Youth Counselor (S) | Position Number: [not provided] | Grade: NC08

• Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school, and during daily activities.
• Maintain a secure environment and routinely monitor and observe juveniles.
• Complete daily records to include documenting safety violations and security breaches.
• Provide crisis intervention, report youth progress updates, and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team and utilize a range of counseling techniques in crisis interventions.
• Implement individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes.
• Administer and interpret a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress and inform treatment strategies.
• Participate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational, and community reintegration programs.
• Administer physical and mechanical restraints as trained and required.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to support rehabilitation goals.

• Minimum Education and Experience
  :
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development (preferred). Demonstrated counseling skills and crisis intervention experience (preferred). Experience working with minority groups and with a multidisciplinary service team (preferred).
• Must be physically capable of applying proper methods and procedures to restrain juveniles and defend self after proper training.
• Shift work, including weekends and holidays, is required.
• Step pay plan based on related education and experience; initial salary based on qualifications (ranges supplied in posting).

• Necessary Special Qualifications – Selected applicants must meet the hiring and training standards established by the NC CJETC, complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification (four weeks), pass background checks, drug screening, psychological and sexual risk screening, and a physical examination. Must be a US citizen, at least 20 years old, have a valid driver's license.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Full-time; requires shift work with variable schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Benefits:
  Full-time state benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. Salary progressions are outlined by step levels.

Applicants should ensure that all education and work history is documented on the state application. Supplemental questions reference listed education or work experience. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to applicable laws and regulations. This posting does not include application-process steps beyond standard state procedures.

For information about certifications or additional requirements specific to Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification, refer to the NC Department of Justice CJSTC guidelines.