YDC Director Lenoir

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Youth Development Center Director (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys 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 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved
youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolinas Youth and
Families!

The Juvenile Justice Section 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. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safetys Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolinas youth we would welcome you to be part of the team.

The Director position is responsible for the operations of a secured facility. The position will have responsibility for managing staff who will provide counseling and supervision to youth. Work will include recruiting interviewing and selecting staff for hiring; providing direct supervision and evaluation of job performance of staff; managing directing and supervising facility staff to ensure that work is assigned appropriately and is subsequently performed in an efficient therapeutic and cost-effective manner; planning coordinating and overseeing daily facility operations including development of detailed plans outlining policies and procedures guiding the day-to-day operations of the facility.

The Director position will be responsible for monitoring the treatment process and delivery of services by facility staff and / or contracted staff when applicable.

The Director position will be responsible for all aspects of community coordination. The Director position will monitor family visitation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and provide intervention as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is located at the Lenoir Youth Development Center

in Kinston NC (Lenoir County)

Position is required to be on call and available 24 / 7. Facilities are operated 24/7 weekends & holidays.

**Must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday 8Am to 5PM or as needed to execute the duties and responsibilities of the position outside of the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position is required to be on call and available 24 / 7. Facilities are operated 24/7 weekends & holidays.

We offer great 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.

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

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. 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 receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for 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 substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated experience with business administration procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective supervision practices relating to personnel management.
• Experience managing a secure facility for juveniles that operated 24/7.
• Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention counseling approaches.
• Demonstrated experience working with minority group cultures.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an 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 Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

  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 Workday to check the status of your application. 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 when the position is filled.

  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Ariana Garcia at

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  Minimum Education and Experience

  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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Masters degree in a human services or business area such as education psychology social work business administration public administration of criminology from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of professional experience in treatment programming for youth two years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

  or

  Bachelors degree in one of the above areas from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience as specified above three of which should have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  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.

  EEO Statement

  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.

  Recruiter:

  Ariana Garcia

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