Youth Counselor- Edgecombe

State of North Carolina•78 Positive Way Edgecombe, NC

48d•$41,558 - $54,078•Onsite

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. 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. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained by the department.
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 adolescent development
Demonstrated experience with counseling skills
Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention techniques
Demonstrated experience working with minority groups
Demonstrated experience working with a multidisciplinary service team

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.
Maintaining a secure environment
Routinely monitoring and observing juveniles
Daily records are completed to include: Documenting safety violations and security breaches, Activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.
Provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles
Communicating information regarding treatment plans to clients
Provide counseling and therapeutic intervention
Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team
Utilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventions
Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes
Administering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goals
Participate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.
Physical and Mechanical Restraints
Medication administration.