What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor- Central Region position at North Carolina Department of Public Safety?
Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.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.The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to : Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include : Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include : Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems / issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration.NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor'senjoyannual 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 (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)).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!StepRelated Education and Experience Months Over MinimumYouth Counselor00-11$41,558112-23$44,4682
Salary : $444,682
