Juvenile Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee- District 12 (Cumberland County)

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Juvenile Court Counselor (S)

Grade

NC09

About Us

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

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.

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.

This posting is for District 12 located in the Central Region of the State of North Carolina. District 12 is in Cumberland County.

Job Duties

Juvenile Court Services provides intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that provides care and control.

• Receive and process allegations of delinquent and undisciplined behavior.
• Assess the risks and needs of the juvenile to provide for the security of the community and the juvenile’s well‑being.
• Divert from court those youth whose risk levels and needs can be met through diversion plans without formal court intervention.
• Make recommendations to court based on assessments that can include secure detention, if warranted.
• Provide case management as part of supervision for youths on probation to assure the delivery of appropriate services while assuring compliance with court orders.
• Provide aftercare, case management and post‑release supervision to juveniles returning to the community following a commitment to a youth development center.

Qualifications

Salary Range: $39,671 – $69,426

DPS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Management Preferences

• Experience navigating complex family dynamics in support of family‑centered care.
• Experience with case management documentation in accordance with professional organizational standards.
• Experience working with socioeconomic psychosocial issues that contribute to at‑risk juveniles.
• Experience using the System of Care approach that addresses factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position. Work hours Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.‑5 p.m. Candidates must also be able to work on‑call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and work variable schedules to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Benefits

Vacation, twelve paid holidays and paid parental leave, health insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, and other benefits. For a full list of benefits, see the Benefits page.

Step Pay Plan (Annual Salaries)

• Step 0 – $45,422
• Step 1 – $48,374
• Step 2 – $51,520
• Step 3 – $54,868
• Step 4 – $58,435
• Step 5 – $62,223
• Step 6 – $66,278

Trainee Information

Applicants who do not yet meet the Education and Experience requirements can apply as a Juvenile Court Counselor Trainee. Both Trainee and Counselor positions are accepted under this posting.

Responsibilities and training 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.

Two‑year training progression and step progression pay plan. Minimum starting pay $41,000, then $42,025 at 6 months, $43,075 at 12 months, $44,099 at 18 months, and $45,422 at 24 months. Upon completion, trainees are eligible for continued professional development and may transition to a permanent position.

Recruiter

Kassia Elizabeth White

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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