Juvenile Court Counselor/ Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 2
Juvenile Court Counselor/ Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 2
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- We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.We areWorking Together to Strengthen North Carolinas Youth and Families!This posting is for District 2 located in Washington County in the Eastern Region of the State of North Carolina.Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid drivers license must be obtained by date of hire.What are theduties of a Juvenile Court CounselorJuvenile Court Counselors provide case management services counseling and supervision of adjudicated or delinquent juveniles to ensure compliance with court ordered dispositions. For a more comprehensive list of duties please clickhere.NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Juvenile Court Counselors enjoyannual 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 (Masters degree and 12 months or Bachelors 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 Months of Related Education and Experience Above Minimum Requirement FY 2024-25 0 0-11 $45422 1 12-23 $48374 2 24-35 $51520 3 36-47 $54868 4 48-59 $58435 5 60-71 $62233 6 72 $66278 If you are interested in becoming a Juvenile Court Counselor but do not yet meet the Education and Experience Requirements consider becoming a Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee!Applications for BOTH Juvenile Court Counselor and Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee positions will be accepted within this posting.- As a Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee work will include:
- Gaining progressively complex exposure to the juvenile justice field court proceedings case management system(s) of care. and areas related to juvenile and family dynamics and wellbeing.
- Opportunities to receive certifications in the trainees field of work.
- Shadowing other Juvenile Court Counselors performing their duties and working on their caseloads.
- Coordinating services for juveniles and families.
- Preparing and presenting court recommendations.
- Developing skills and confidence to carry a caseload and perform the job duties of a Juvenile Court Counselor independently.
Minimum starting pay (Bachelors degree only) 6 months into training program 12 months into training program 18 months into training program 24 months into training program $41000 $42025 $43075 $44099 $45422 Once fully qualified trainees will be eligible for continued professional development in-service trainings and workshops and a salary increase. It is expected that Juvenile Court Counselor Trainees that perform successfully during their Trainee appointment will be moved into a permanent position as a Juvenile Court Counselor.Work Schedule: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 thisLINK.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.About the Division of Juvenile Justice: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 Carolinas youth we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice please go to thisLINK. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
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 (includingaccurate 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 applicants 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.State Government Application Resources NC Office of Human Resources
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Experience using strategies or approaches for at least one of the following that contributes to an adolescents development:
- family dynamics
- group norms
- behavioral problems or challenges and/or
- socioeconomic or psychosocial problems which impact juveniles
- Experience addressing various factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency
Management Preferences:These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.- Experience with public speaking
- Experience with case management.
- Experience applying different counseling approaches and crisis intervention practices to a variety of situations
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with a system of care
- Experience using strategies or approaches for at least one of the following that contributes to an adolescents development:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- 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 details.Masters 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.ORBachelors 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.
Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer.
Necessary Special Qualification: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 checkPass a Drug Screening testPass a Psychological testPass a Sexual Risk Screening testPass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)Be a US citizenBe at least 20 years of ageHave a valid drivers license Supplemental and Contact Information
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. 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.
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- 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. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification : Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans 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 FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). 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. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Kassia White at
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