Juvenile Detention Counselor — Part-Time

Durham County; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a part-time Counselor for the Youth Home to monitor and supervise detained juveniles, provide counseling, and help maintain a safe, orderly environment during each shift.

The role emphasizes teamwork with court and police, medication administration as prescribed, and adherence to procedures, with eligibility for a sign-on bonus and a female-detained-juveniles restriction.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in criminal justice or a human services field; or graduation from high school and two years of experience with juveniles in a structured environment or related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in counseling, detention services or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision of juveniles detained at the Durham County Youth Home.
• Monitors behavior of juveniles to maintain order and to prevent injuries or escapes.
• Monitors juveniles to ensure proper personal hygiene.
• Supervises juveniles in the maintenance of sleeping and recreational areas.
• Receives and processes information on juveniles admitted and release from detention.
• Follows standard procedures when admitting and releasing juveniles.
• Communicates daily with court and police personnel.
• Administers medication to juveniles as prescribed by medical personnel.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Juvenile supervision

Oral and written instructions

Record keeping

Public communication

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice or human services

High school diploma + 2 years experience with juveniles

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a part-time Counselor for the Youth Home to monitor and supervise detained juveniles, provide counseling, and help maintain a safe, orderly environment during each shift.

The role emphasizes teamwork with court and police, medication administration as prescribed, and adherence to procedures, with eligibility for a sign-on bonus and a female-detained-juveniles restriction.