Juvenile Court Counselor Supervisor- D4 [INTERNAL ONLY TO DPS EMPLOYEES]
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 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; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management 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. The certification requires three 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.
- 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 (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 knowledge of effective supervision practices relating to personnel management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health adolescent behavior that may contribute to juvenile justice involvement.
- Demonstrated experience providing feedback that will promote professional development of staff.
- Demonstrated experience addressing shifting demands under pressure while simultaneously leading staff through organizational changes.
- Demonstrated experience communicating with staff at all levels to provide expectations that align with agency core values.
Responsibilities
- Assigning cases, coordinating workflow, and providing supervision to Juvenile Court Counselors through review and evaluation of counseling activities.
- Providing staff orientation, training, and development, resolving problems, ensuring the quality of services and adherence to Department standards and statutory requirements.
- Providing input to higher-level management on administrative and personnel issues
- Providing training and presentations on a variety of intervention and prevention topics to juveniles, law enforcement, school personnel, and the public.
- Responsible for the quality of services provided by staff, and compliance with established standards and guidelines. Employee is reviewed through periodic meetings, formal and informal reviews with the Chief Court Counselor
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
Manager
