Juvenile Court Counselor​/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District ; Wake

Juvenile Court Counselor (S)

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.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. 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 This posting is for District 10 located in the Central Region of the State of North Carolina. District 10 is in Wake County.

Job duties include receiving and processing allegations of delinquent and undisciplined behavior, assessing the risks and needs of the juvenile in order to provide for the security of the community and the juvenile's well-being, diverting from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention, making recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted, providing case management as part of supervision, for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders, and providing aftercare, case management and post-release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.

Salary range: $39,671-$69,426. The minimum education and experience required to qualify for this position are a Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.

Management preferences include experience navigating complex family dynamics in support of family-centered care, experience with case management documentation in accordance with professional organizational standards, experience working with socioeconomic psychosocial issues that contribute to at-risk juveniles, and experience using the System of Care approach that addresses factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency.

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

We offer great benefits! Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are vacation, twelve paid holidays and paid parental leave as well as health insurance, disability (short and long term) insurance and dental insurance. For a full list of benefits, please click on this link.

Referral bonus program:
This job classification 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.

New step pay plan! Juvenile Court Counselors 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 for this position (Master's degree and 12 months or Bachelor's degree and 24 months). 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- $45,422

Step 1- $48,374

Step 2- $51,520

Step 3- $54,868

Step 4- $58,435

Step 5- $62,223

Step 6- $66,278

If you are interested in becoming a Juvenile Court Counselor but do not yet meet the Education and Experience…