Youth Counselor Technician; Juvenile Justice Officer Hanover JDC

Position: Youth Counselor Technician (Juvenile Justice Officer I)- New Hanover JDC
** 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.
****** Management Preference:
**** These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Youth Counselor Technician Trainee applicants do NOT need to meet management preferences to qualify.
** Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00!** **(

Please Note:

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee 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, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.
**** Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention is now hiring Juvenile Justice Officer TRAINEES—no college degree required. If you’re at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, this is your opportunity to start a rewarding career in public service, with paid training, state benefits, and a clear path for advancement.
** Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, duties such as housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities.

Positions directly monitor and supervise juveniles in both Youth Development Centers and Youth Detention Centers. Juveniles are supervised while housed, at school, and all daily activities. The work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles.  Safety and security duties include: maintaining a secure environment, routinely monitoring and observing juveniles, maintaining compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards. Positions provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles.

Daily records are completed to include: documenting safety violations and security breaches, activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.

This is
** NOT
* * an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.
** NEW STEP PAY PLAN!
**** Juvenile Justice Officer I's** (Youth Counselor Technicians) enjoy
** annual salary increases with a step pay plan!
** Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Associate's degree or total of 24 months or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application.

Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!
* *** Step 0- $37,621***
* *** Step 1- $40,253***
* *** Step 2- $42,670***
* *** Step 3- $44,803***
* *** Step 4- $46,594***
* *** Step 5- $47,993***
* *** Step 6- $48,953
***** If you are interested in becoming a Youth Counselor Technician but do not yet meet the

Education and Experience Requirements, consider becoming a Youth Counselor Technician Trainee!
** The trainee position only requires a High School…