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Juvenile Court Counselor/ Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee

NC Department of Public Safety
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This posting is for multiple vacancies in District 1 which includes positions in the following counties:  Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans.  

These Counties are situated in the northeast portion of the State.


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 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 eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

 


 

 

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 this LINK. 

 


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 (related Bachelor's degree and 24 months or equivalent combination of education and experience).  As you gain related experience, not only will your pay continue to increase, but you may qualify for promotional opportunities as well.  There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!

 


Step

 


Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum

 


Juvenile Court Counselor
NC09

 

0

 

0-11

 

$44,099

 

1

 

12-23

 

$46,965

 

2

 

24-35

 

$50,019

 

3

 

36-47

 

$53,270

 

4

 

48-59

 

$56,733

 

5

 

60-71

 

$60,420

 

6

 

72+

 

$64,348

 


What are the duties of a Juvenile Court Counselor?

 

Juvenile Court Counselor positions provide case management services, counseling, and supervision of adjudicated or delinquent juveniles to ensure compliance with court ordered dispositions.  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.

 

Responsibilities for this position include:

 

  • Assessing juvenile and family needs to develop and implement plans for treatment.
  • Complying with relevant court orders.
  • Monitoring juvenile and family progress through home visits, residential placements, or Youth Development Center, office, and school visits
  • Maintaining contact with other human services agencies that provide services to juveniles and families.
  • Providing transitional and post-release supervision and support services to facilitate community re-entry and continuing treatment needs.
  • Evaluating complaints against juveniles to determine whether to divert the complaint or to initiate court action, when appropriate.
  • Conducting in-depth risk and needs assessments and family and 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.
  • Participating in interagency, multidisciplinary planning and team meetings.
  • Maintaining extensive court records and documentation in a statewide online juvenile database.
  • Work for these positions requires the ability to:
    • Analyze facts and opinions objectively and impartially in evaluating situations and developing plans of action.
    • Develop and maintain effective relationships with others.
    • Communicate and consult effectively with others.
    • Prepare written reports.
    • Present programs to educate juveniles and their families, agency personnel, and the general public.

 

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 trainee's 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.

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)

 

6 months into training program

 

12 months into training program

 

18 months into training program

 

24 months into training program

 

$40,000

 

$41,000

 

$42,025*

 

$43,075

 

Determined by internal equity

 

*$42,025 is the starting salary for applicants with related Master's degrees.

 


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.

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 education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

 

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 will welcome you to be part of the team.  To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC 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, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, State Capitol Police, State Highway Patrol and many others.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

 


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.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

 

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information:

Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  

(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

 

 

 

  • Knowledge of at least one of the following that contributes to an adolescent's development: family dynamics, group norms, behavioral problems or challenges, and/or socioeconomic or psychosocial problems which impact juveniles.
  • Knowledge of various factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency.
  • Experience using strategies or approaches to address behavioral, socioeconomic, and/or psychosocial problems.
  • Experience with case management.

Management Preferences:

 

  • Ability to prepare effective written reports, present programs to educate juveniles and their families, agency personnel and the general public.
  • Knowledge of computers and applications.
  • Spanish speaking preferred.
  • Ability to compete Criminal Justice Certification.

PLEASE NOTE: Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee applicants do not need to meet Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to qualify.