Juvenile Court Counselor Supervisor- District 6

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Juvenile Court Counselor Supervisor to oversee staff and ensure high-quality services for court-involved youth. This full-time role involves administrative supervision, training, and direct case management. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping youth and experience in counseling or human services. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years experience in counseling or related human services.
• Bachelor's degree and four years experience in counseling or related human services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Juvenile Court Counselors and ensure service quality.
• Provide staff orientation, training, and development.
• Assign cases and coordinate workflow.

Skills

Public Administration

Adolescent Development

Crisis Intervention

Counseling Approaches

Family Dysfunction

Juvenile Laws

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Juvenile Court Counselor Supervisor- District 6

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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 position is assigned to District 6 Hertford County with the duty station being in Winton, NC.

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

The Juvenile Court Counselor Supervisor position involves the administrative and technical supervision of a staff of Juvenile Court Counselors who provide an array of supportive services, court ordered supervision, and treatment of delinquent and undisciplined juveniles. They are responsible for the quality of services provided by staff, and compliance with established standards and guidelines. Supervisors are required to travel around the district providing direct supervision to staff and may carry a small caseload of very complex cases or supervise special community based/court related programs. Supervisors will meet periodically with Chief Court Counselors to review progress.

Job Duties Include

• Assigning cases, coordinating workflow, and providing supervision to Juvenile Court Counselors through review and evaluation of counseling activities.
• Providing staff orientation, training, and development, resolving problems, ensuring the quality of services and adherence to Department standards and statutory requirements.
• Providing input to higher-level management on administrative and personnel issues
• Providing training and presentations on a variety of intervention and prevention topics to juveniles, law enforcement, school personnel, and the public.
• Responsible for the quality of services provided by staff, and compliance with established standards and guidelines. Employee is reviewed through periodic meetings, formal and informal reviews with the Chief Court Counselor
  
  

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. The office is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work schedule is flexible to meet the needs of the department, working sometimes more, sometimes less than 8 hours a day, with work sometimes after 5:00 and on weekends. Employees in the position must be accessible to subordinate employees after hours, on weekends, and holidays to meet on-call needs of the district; and to ensure effective supervision/time management of staff working variable work schedules.

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

About The Division Of Juvenile Justice

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. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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 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. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

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

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, adolescent development and behavior, dynamics of juvenile delinquency, group norms, family dysfunction, juvenile court program, juvenile laws, regulations, and guidelines which govern the program.
• Experience with the practical application of a variety of counseling approaches, crisis intervention techniques, and individual and family therapy.
• Experience with evaluating complaints against juveniles and reviewing plans of supervision.
• Experience consulting effectively with other professionals involved in the intervention process.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with parents and community agencies.
  
  

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

• Experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of professional subordinate employees, and interpreting a wide range of laws and regulations related to juvenile services.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience;

or

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.

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:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  

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

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.

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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kassia White at [e-mail]

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application, and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I understand
  
  

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Are you a U.S. or Naturalized citizen?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever been charged with a felony?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have any Class B misdemeanor convictions within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

In the five (5) years preceding the date of this application, have you pled guilty to, entered a plea of no contest or been convicted of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

One requirement of this position may be the On Call supervisor after hours, weekends and holidays when necessary. Are there any reason(s) you would be unable to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Are you 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?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able and willing to travel out of town for overnight stays for up to a week in duration for training and/or other temporary assignments?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, adolescent development and behavior, dynamics of juvenile delinquency, group norms, family dysfunction, juvenile court program, juvenile laws, regulations, and guidelines which govern the program?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience with knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, adolescent development and behavior, dynamics of juvenile delinquency, group norms, family dysfunction, juvenile court program, juvenile laws, regulations, and guidelines which govern the program. If you answered NO, type N/A.

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Do you have experience with the practical application of a variety of counseling approaches, crisis intervention techniques, and individual and family therapy?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

If you answered YES, please describe your experience with the practical application of a variety of counseling approaches, crisis intervention techniques, and individual and family therapy. If you answered NO, type N/A.

14

Do you have experience with evaluating complaints against juveniles and reviewing plans of supervision?

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience with evaluating complaints against juveniles and reviewing plans of supervision. If you answered NO, type N/A.

16

Do you have experience with consulting effectively with other professionals involved in the intervention process?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered YES to the previous questions, please describe your experience with consulting effectively with other professionals involved in the intervention process. If you answered NO, type N/A.

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Do you have experience with developing and maintaining relationships with parents and community agencies?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience with developing and maintaining relationships with parents and community agencies. If you answered NO, type N/A.

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Management Preference: Do you have experience with planning, assigning, and supervising the work of professional subordinate employees, and interpreting a wide range of laws and regulations related to juvenile services?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

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