Virtual Hiring Event – Juvenile Court Counselor/ Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee

Job title:

Virtual Hiring Event – Juvenile Court Counselor/ Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee

Company

State of North Carolina

Job description

Description of WorkThe virtual hiring event will take place on 10/15/24 & 10/17/24 from 8:30AM- 4:30 PMWe 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!Recruitment Range: $45,422-$66,278 based on education and experience. This posting covers the State of North Carolina (see map). If you have a question regarding positions in the State, please email and a member of our team will assist you.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 clickNEW 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 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+ $66,278Juvenile Court Counselor TraineeRecruitment 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) $41,0006 months into training program – $42,02512 months into training program – $43,07518 months into training program – $44,09924 months into training program – $45,422Work Schedule:This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, 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 this .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.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 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 .Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe 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.To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

  • 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 and/or
  • socioeconomic or psychosocial problems which impact juveniles
  • Experience addressing various factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency

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

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 RequirementsSome 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 for details.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.ORBachelor’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.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 check·Pass a Drug Screening test·Pass a Psychological test·Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test·Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver’s licenseSupplemental and Contact InformationThe 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. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

  • Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
  • 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.
  • 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.” Click this

for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: . * Per
, 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 . 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 over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources atNOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Expected salary

$45422 – 67404 per year

Location

North Carolina

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:03:14 GMT

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