Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 17
The position is assigned to the Piedmont Area - District 17, which includes Rockingham, Stokes, and Surry Counties.
The position is located at the Reidsville office within Rockingham County.
This position may assist Stokes and Surry Counties, as needed.
Work Schedule required Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm flexible work schedule and on call.
Juvenile Court Counselors fulfill a vital role in the development and delinquency prevention of juveniles within the State of North Carolina. Individuals who serve in this role work daily with juveniles and families to assess needs and create treatment plans, monitor the progress of both the juvenile and their families' through the treatment plan, maintain contact with and provide human services and support services, serve as officers of the court, facilitate transitional, post-release, re-entry, and continuing treatment services and care, and participate in planning future plans and services for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Division as a whole.
Work involves:
• The assessment of juvenile and family needs to develop and implement plans for treatment and complying with court orders.
• Monitoring juvenile and family progress through home visits, residential placement, or Youth Development Center, office, and school visits, and contact with other human service agencies providing services to the family.
• Providing transitional and post-release supervision and support services to facilitate community re-entry and continuing treatment needs.
• Employees may also be responsible for evaluating complaints against juveniles to determine whether to divert the complaint or to initiate court action.
• Conducting in-depth risk and needs assessments, and family social histories to develop treatment and sanction recommendations for disposition.
• Serving as an officer of the Court to issue and serve court orders and documents, and to apprehend and secure physical custody of juveniles.
• Making decisions regarding and arranging for or providing transportation of juveniles in need of secure or non-secure custody.
• Interagency, multidisciplinary planning and team meetings; and maintain extensive court records and documentation in a statewide online juvenile database.
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) $40,000
6 months into training program - $41,000
12 months into training program - $42,025
18 months into training program - $43,075
24 months into training program - $ Determined by Internal Equity
*$42,025 is the starting salary for applicants with related Master's degree.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Juvenile Justice:
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 Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
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 with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
Experience with public speaking
Experience applying different counseling approaches and crisis intervention practices to a variety of situations
Knowledge of and/or experience with case management practices
Knowledge of and/or experience working with a system of care
*PLEASE NOTE: Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee applicants do not need to meet Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to qualify.
Knowledge and experience gained in educational classes or experiences, internships, or volunteer work will meet Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position as long as they are documented within the application or within attached transcripts.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an an appropriately accredited institution.
- Applications for this position will be accepted 90 days before graduation from a degree program.
- If your degree is currently in progress, or your degree major is not in one of the above fields, please attach an unofficial transcript to your application for the Juvenile Court Counselor position to receive credit for all related courses.
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.