Juvenile Justice Officer II (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist)-Eastern Region

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist responsible for working with juveniles to facilitate rehabilitation. This full-time role offers shift work, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional advancement through a step pay plan. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrate strong behavioral management skills.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in behavioral management and rehabilitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor individual and group treatment plans for youthful offenders.
• Maintain security and provide direct care in a Juvenile Detention Center.

Skills

Behavioral management

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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This posting covers multiple facilities in the Eastern Region including: Edgecombe Youth Development Center, Lenior Youth Development Center, New Hanover Juvenile Detention Center, Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center, and Pitt Juvenile Detention Center. *Note: Some facilities in this region may not have an opening at the time of your application.

Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.

Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.

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

(Please Note: To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.)

This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program.

If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and if you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

What are the duties of a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist?

Youth Services Behavioral Specialist helps to implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other. For a more comprehensive list of duties, please click here.

Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.

NEW STEP PAY PLAN!

Juvenile Justice Officer II's (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist) 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 Bachelor's degree or total of 48 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 qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!

Step

Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum

FY 2024-2025

00-11$38,859112-23$41,578224-35$44,074336-47$46,277448-59$48,128560-71$49,571672+$50,563

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.

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 on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

We Offer Great Benefits!

Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK.

About The Division Of Juvenile Justice

The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. 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.

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