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 posting is for Multiple Counties in District 29 (Henderson and McDowell Counties) located in the Western Region of the State of North Carolina.
Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.
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.
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!
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, candidates 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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
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: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate 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 working with a system of care
- Experience with case management
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 OR Bachelor’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.