Youth Counselor Technician Driver- Edgecombe YDC

State of North Carolina•Edgecombe County, NC

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About The Position

The Youth Counselor Technician Driver provides transportation and supervision for juveniles traveling to required destinations, including court hearings, detention centers, youth development centers, residential placements, and medical appointments. The position also monitors youth in secure custody during court as requested and provides authorized non-secure transportation when youth are not in secure custody. This is a direct-care role involving close proximity to court-ordered youth at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center; it is not an office position. The driver inspects vehicles and maintains the vehicle fleet, including preventive service and inspection schedules. Duties also include maintaining transportation documents, monitoring vehicle gas, oil, and tires daily, and searching vehicles for contraband before and after each trip. The position is full-time, with variable hours depending on the facility, including rotating weekends and holidays. The selected candidate must successfully complete the three-week Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program, which includes classroom and physically demanding training at regional training centers with consecutive overnight stays. Candidates must be capable of applying approved physical restraint methods and defending themselves after department training.

Requirements

Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for Juvenile Justice Officers.
Successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
Have or be able to obtain required documentation for Juvenile Justice Officer certification, such as a diploma.
Pass a criminal background check, drug screening test, psychological test, sexual risk screening test, and physical examination, including vision and hearing.
Be a U.S. citizen and at least 20 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Be physically capable of applying proper methods and procedures to restrain juveniles and defend oneself after department training.
Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and work a variable schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Transport and supervise juveniles to and from required destinations, including court hearings, detention centers, youth development centers, residential placements, and medical appointments.
Monitor youth in secure custody during court as requested.
Provide authorized non-secure transportation when youth are not in secure custody.
Regularly inspect vehicles and maintain the vehicle fleet's preventive service and inspection schedule.
Maintain transportation documents for all trips.
Monitor vehicle gas, oil, and tires daily.
Search vehicles for contraband before and after each trip.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Employee referral bonus program.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Retirement benefits.
Health insurance.
Annual salary increases through a step pay plan, subject to progression and applicable qualifications.
Opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.