Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee - District 29

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 is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  This position is located in District 29 - Western Region. This area includes Transylvania, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, and McDowell.

Work Schedule required Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm flexible work schedule and on call.  

About the Juvenile Court Counselor Position: 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.  Learn more about working in a Juvenile Court Counselor position, including job duties, certification requirements, pay plan information, and how to apply for positions as either a Trainee or Juvenile Court Counselor, please click here.

About the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention:

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 Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

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) $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.

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 would 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! Click here to learn more about this special opportunity, it's pay plan, and other important information. Applications for BOTH Juvenile Court Counselor and Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee positions will be accepted within this posting.

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.

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;

OR

Master's degree from 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.

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 license

Please click here for additional certification requirement 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.  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 link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, 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.

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 Gina Riccio at gina.riccio@ncdps.gov