Youth Services Behavioral Specialist; Juvenile Justice Officer II - Cabarrus YDC

Position Title

Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) – Cabarrus YDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

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.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are working together to strengthen NC’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.

• Implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation.
• Provide security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other.
• Directly supervise and engage at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center.
• Serve as a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; or High school or GED diploma and four years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination.

Required Certifications and Training:

• Pass Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training Certification Program (four weeks classroom and physical training).
• Pass criminal background check, drug screening, psychological test, sexual risk screening, physical test.
• Be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years of age, valid driver license.

Annual salary increases with a step pay plan. Initial salary based on total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements.

• Step 0 – $38,859
• Step 1 – $41,578
• Step 2 – $44,117
• Step 3 – $46,277
• Step 4 – $48,128
• Step 5 – $49,571
• Step 6 – $50,563

Full time, variable schedule, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Vacations, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, health insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, loan forgiveness, and other benefits.

$3,000.00 bonus (eligible if candidate not worked as probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in last 12 months).

Employee referral bonus program for referred applicants.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.