Housing Unit Supervisor- Rockingham YDC
About The Position
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. 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. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience of individual and group behavior.
- Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention counseling approaches.
- Demonstrated experience communicating with staff at all levels to provide expectations that align with agency core values.
- Demonstrated experience working with minority group cultures.
- Physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained by the department.
Responsibilities
- Provide for the overall safety and security of youth, staff, and facility during third shift.
- Serve as a supervisor for all third shift youth monitors in planning and prepares a schedule for staff coverage and supervision in living units.
- Monitor activities assigned to the shift assuring that all duties are performed as required.
- Visit individual living units regularly.
- Provide staff support and coverage.
- Provide crisis intervention if necessary.
- Respond to incoming visitors and telephone calls and notify appropriate staff in case of emergency.
- Conduct nightly shift review.
- Update staff about problems, and policies and procedures.
- Provide mini training sessions.
- Review and approve all written assignments completed by third shift youth monitors.
- Prepare written reports and update incoming Supervisors of third shift events.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- paid holidays
- retirement
- health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
