Housing Unit Supervisor- Chatham YDC

State of North Carolina; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in North Carolina seeks a Housing Unit Supervisor (S) for the 3rd shift at a juvenile facility in Pittsboro. You will oversee youth monitors, plan staff coverage, and ensure safety and security of youth, staff, and living units.

Required are an associate degree with three years of related experience or equivalent, plus a valid driver’s license. This full-time role offers a 12-hour night shift, on-call hours, weekends and holidays, with comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Associate degree from an accredited institution and three years of related human services experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention counseling approaches.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels to align with agency core values.
• Experience working with minority group cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-shift supervision of youth monitors and schedule staff coverage.
• Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain unit safety.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Staff collaboration

Behavior management

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree + 3 years related experience or equivalent

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Housing Unit Supervisor (S)

Position Number

60093503

Grade

NC06

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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

Job Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide for the overall safety and security of youth, staff, and facility during third shift. This position serves as a supervisor for all third shift youth monitors in planning and prepares a schedule for staff coverage and supervision in living units. While on duty, this supervisor monitors activities assigned to the shift assuring that all duties are performed as required; visits individual living units regularly; provides staff support and coverage; and crisis intervention if necessary. This supervisor responds to incoming visitors and telephone calls and notifies appropriate staff in case of emergency. In addition, this position conducts nightly shift review, updates staff about problems, and policies and procedures, provides mini training sessions, reviews and approves all written assignments completed by third shift youth monitors, prepares written reports and updates incoming Supervisors of third shift events

A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $34,270-$59,973

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

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.**

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

• Demonstrated experience of individual and group behavior.

• Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention counseling approaches.

• Demonstrated experience communicating with staff at all levels to provide expectations that align with agency core values.

• Demonstrated experience working with minority group cultures.

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.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. This position is for 3rd shift, working 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be able to work on-call hours, 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.

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. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification : https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”) This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related human services experience;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements 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. In addition, the selected candidate must:

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

Click here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.