Youth Counselor- Cabarrus YDC

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families!

This position is for Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord (Cabarrus County), North Carolina.

Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.Â

Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.Â

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.Â
• Safety and security duties include:
• Maintaining a secure environment
• Routinely monitoring and observing juveniles
• Daily records are completed to include:Â
• Documenting safety violations and security breaches
• Activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Â
• Provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles
• Communicating information regarding treatment plans to clients
• Provide counseling and therapeutic intervention
• Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team
• Utilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventions
• Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes
• Administering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goals
• Participate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Â
• Physical and Mechanical Restraints
• Medication administration.Â
  
  

Please note: 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 a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.Â

NEW STEP PAY PLAN!

Youth Counselor's 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 (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!

Step

Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum

Youth Counselor

0

0-11

$41,558

1

12-23

$44,468

2

24-35

$47,137

3

36-47

$49,494

4

48-59

$51,473

5

60-71

$53,017

6

72

$54,078

Work Schedule

This is a full time position. These positions are required to work shift work and will vary depending on the need of the facilities. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings.

Benefits

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

About The Division Of Juvenile Justice

The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. 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.  To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK

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DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.Â

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with 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.

 Click here for more information and application resources.

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]Â

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience with at least TWOÂ of the following:
• Individual behavior and/or group behavior
• Child and/or adolescent development
• Family systems
• Individual and/or group counseling techniques
• Minority group cultures
• Treatments for behavioral and/or developmental challenges
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Experience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans.
  
  

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Â

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience;Â

ORÂ

An equivalent combination of education and experience.Â

Necessary Special Qualifications Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.

Selected Applicant Must Attend And Successfully Complete And Pass The Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training Certification Program. The Certification Requires Four Weeks To Complete And Is Comprised Of Classroom And Physically Demanding Training. This Training Is Carried Out At Regional Training Centers And Requires Consecutive Overnight Stays. In Addition The Selected Candidate Must

• Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
• Pass a Criminal Background check
• Pass a Drug Screening test
• Pass a Psychological test
• Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
• Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
• Be a US citizen
• Be at least 20 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license
  
  

Click here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Â Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramÂ

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Â Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
  
  

Military ExperienceÂ

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  
  

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). Â This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. Â If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. Â If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov.

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