Location: Hertford,NC, USA
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping our court-involved youth.
Recruitment Range for Juvenile Court Counselor: $45,422-$66,278 based on related education and experience.
Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver's license must be obtained by date of hire
This posting is for District 1 located in the Eastern Region of the State of North Carolina. District 1 is comprised of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties.
What are the duties of a Juvenile Court Counselor?
Juvenile 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 click here.
NEW STEP PAY PLAN!
Juvenile Court Counselors 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 for this position (Master's degree and 12 months or Bachelor's 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
$45,422
1
12-23
$48,374
2
24-35
$51,520
3
36-47
$54,868
4
48-59
$58,435
5
60-71
$62,233
6+
72+
$66,278
Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee
Recruitment Range for Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee: $41,00-$44,099 based on related education and experience.
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.
Trainee appointments include participating in a 6 to 24-month training progression, in which trainees are assigned to a progressive career development program under supervision which is designed to ensure trainees develop an overall understanding of their role and its impact over time. The trainee appointment for the Juvenile Court Counselor follows a step progression pay plan.
Pay increases follow the following timeline:
Minimum starting pay (Bachelor's degree only) $41,000
6 months into training program - $42,025
12 months into training program - $43,075
18 months into training program - $44,099
24 months into training program - $45,422
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.
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
Referral Bonus:
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 eventually 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 Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.
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 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. 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 adolescent's development:
* family dynamics
* group norms
* behavioral problems or challenges
* socioeconomic or psychological 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 case management
* Experience with public speaking
* 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.
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.
For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.
Master's 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.
OR
Bachelor's 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.
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. 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 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. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:
Military Experience
* 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 ). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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