JCPC Consultant - Western Region

State of North Carolina•2090 Us Highway 70 Buncombe, NC

2d•$55,823 - $97,689•Remote

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

Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related program area is a degree in a related human services field, criminal justice or public administration.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of treatment programming for at-risk youth.
Experience utilizing data-driven approaches to evaluate program performance to make recommendations for improvement to meet community needs.
Experience serving as a liaison between multiple stakeholders to include state, local, and/or nonprofit organizations for community planning resources.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, technical support and oversight for community wide juvenile justice planning and community program implementation/evaluation to Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPCs) local government agencies, and JCPC-funded community programs.
Serves as a liaison between the Department of Public Safety, local government, and funded programs.
Provides input into policy initiatives as well as policy interpretation.
Analyzes and interprets data for planning purposes in the community and for gauging program effectiveness.
Analyzes program proposals for effective design; provides consultation, training, and monitoring for compliance with standards and overall effectiveness; as well as assurance of program operations and fiscal accountability.
Supervises a complex $28.5 million process including guiding, directing, advising and training participants in the planning, allocation, program development, approval, and delivery of essential juvenile justice service continuum.
Provides guidance to local partners regarding statute, policy, program design, best practice, organizational structure or budget and finance on a daily basis.
Reviews JCPC’s application to continue to participate in the JCPC, determines whether or not program applications are fundable, and gives guidance regarding program design.
Provides informed recommendations for Department action.
This position is field based, requires a high degree of autonomy and requires minimal direct supervision once initial training is complete.
This position requires strong skills in organizational planning, facilitation, and coordination with community partners, along with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
The role also requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written.