Youth Counselor Supervisor

This position are located at Cabarrus Youth Development Center, a secure facility in Concord, N.C. with an overall mission to provide committed juveniles with a safe, secure environment that fosters healthy decision-making and personal responsibility.

Recruitment Range: 57,000.00 - 67,404.00

These position is a 12hr shift to include weekends/holidays which will be discussed during the interview.

The position will serve as a shift / unit supervisor providing supervision to staff.  Responsible for and will provide cross supervision for facility operations when serving as the only supervisor on duty.

As a supervisor, work will include responsibility for coordinating workflow, and balancing workloads.  Work also includes responsibility for training staff or making arrangements for formal training, planning their development, resolving problems, and supervising staff through case review and consultation to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and treatment plans and that quality services are provided.

The position will be responsible for planning and reviewing program and service needs with staff and formulating goals and objectives for services, as well as providing input to the facility director and clinical staff on short and long term service needs.  Position will participate in the interview and selection process, making recommendations on hiring decisions, and providing input regarding salary actions.  The position will be responsible for performance management planning and evaluation of staff supervised and will make recommendations for disciplinary action.  

Other administrative responsibilities include implementing and monitoring performance-based standards established by the Council for Juvenile Correctional Administrators, conducting security inspections, maintenance checks and completing related forms and documentation.

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.

Must have the ability to carry out specialized programming and provide intense supervision in a specialized unit.

Candidate MUST have a valid North Carolina driver's license.

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.

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 attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click on this LINK for additional information.

• Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior, child and adolescent development, family systems, individual and group counseling techniques, crisis intervention techniques, the etiology of juvenile delinquency and empirically based methods of treatment.

• Knowledge and understanding of minority group cultures, group dynamics, techniques of communicating with adolescents, and behavioral and developmental challenges and their treatment.

• Knowledge of team and consensus building.

• Considerable knowledge of the organization and operation of treatment programs for juvenile offenders, the NC Juvenile Court System, Criminal Justice standards, basic assessment principles, and practical application of a variety of counseling techniques and approaches.

• Assess clients to develop appropriate treatment plans, formulate clear goal oriented treatment plans, and document progress of juveniles.

• Work with juveniles in an empathetic and understanding manner and establish a collaborative relationship with family.

• Communicate effectively with juveniles, families, and other treatment team members to explain the behavior and progress of the juvenile, and establish rapport with juveniles.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

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

• Be a US citizen

• Be at least 20 years of age

• Have a valid driver's license

Information regarding required documentation and the JJO certification requirements may be found on the NC Dept of Justice website: to http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/aed01fee-d4e3-439f-9f52-ae8ee538bc30/2-6-3-1-1-5-Juvenile-Justice-Officer---Juvenile-Co.aspx

The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Online applications are only accepted through http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.

If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to to http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/a3cbaffb-0d79-4564-bca7-f4a819cb2f88/2-6-3-1-1-4-Correctional---Probation-Parole-Certif.aspx for specific certification requirements.

The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to https://www.ncdps.gov/index2.cfm?a=000122,002149 for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety.

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.