Certified Transportation Driver/Youth Counselor Technician

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College is hiring a Certified Transportation Driver/Youth Counselor Technician who will ensure the safe transport and supervision of juveniles. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and great benefits, while playing a critical role in juvenile justice by supporting the needs of youth in custody.

Benefits

Annual salary increases

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with communication and rapport building.
• Safe operation of vehicles while ensuring juvenile safety.
• Ability to manage documentation for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Transport and supervise juveniles to various required destinations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain documentation.
• Monitor vehicle fuel and conduct contraband searches.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safe driving

Education

Associate degree or High school diploma with 2 years experience

Job description

Recruitment began on June 19, 2025

and the job listing Expires on July 2, 2025

This position is for Alexander Juvenile Detention Center, in Taylorsville (Alexander County), North Carolina

Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.

Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00!

Certified Transportation Driver/Youth Counselor Technician (YTC-Driver) provides transportation and supervision for juveniles to and from required destinations such as court hearings, detention centers, youth development centers, residential placement, medical appointments, and other required destinations. Monitor youth while in secure custody during court as requested and provide non-secure transportation for youth as authorized and when not in secure custody. YCT-Driver’s will also be required to inspect vehicles regularly and maintain appropriate maintenance (preventative service and inspection schedule) of vehicle fleet.

Will also be responsible for:

• Maintaining transportation documents for all trips.
• Monitor gas, oil, and tires daily.
• Conduct searches of vehicle for contraband prior to and after each trip.

Certified Transportation Driver (Youth Counselor Technicians) enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (related Associate’s degree and 24 months experience or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

We offer great Benefits!

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.

The Juvenile Justice Section 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. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience with oral and written communication skills.
• Experience establishing rapport and interacting with a variety of individuals.
• Experience driving a motor vehicle safely and ensuring the safety of juveniles being transported.

Management Preferences: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• General knowledge of behaviors exhibited by adjudicated juveniles.
• General knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Please note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution; OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related human services experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.