Detention Center: Juvenile Counselor Technician

Guilford County; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County's Juvenile Detention Center seeks full-time Juvenile Counselor Technician to supervise and support detained youth. The role involves security, daily activity supervision, and counseling using behavior-based approaches, with shift flexibility to meet department needs.

New hires can start with a base pay as high as $48,447, with possible increases of up to $5,400. This does not include additional compensation for direct experience. Remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of juvenile behavior and detention center protocols.
• Ability to counsel juveniles using cognitive-behavioral techniques.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Admit juveniles to the detention center and collect necessary information.
• Explain and enforce center policies to detainees.
• Plan and supervise detainee activities, including hygiene and recreation.
• Prepare observation reports on individuals.
• Assist volunteers with activities for juveniles.
• Encourage positive behavior and discourage antisocial habits.

Skills

Patience with youth

Counseling concepts

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal Justice knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Guilford County's Juvenile Detention Center seeks full-time Juvenile Counselor Technician to supervise and support detained youth. The role involves security, daily activity supervision, and counseling using behavior-based approaches, with shift flexibility to meet department needs.

New hires can start with a base pay as high as $48,447, with possible increases of up to $5,400. This does not include additional compensation for direct experience. Remote work is not available.