Youth Counselor Technician

Austin Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,558 - 54,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Team-oriented culture

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A public safety organization in North Carolina is seeking passionate individuals to support court-involved youth and contribute to public safety. The role involves intervening, educating, and treating youth to strengthen families. Candidates should have knowledge of adolescent development and experience with counseling and crisis intervention. This position offers a supportive work environment dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping court-involved youth.
• Ability to strengthen families and increase public safety.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of individuals.
• Intervene, educate, and treat youth to reduce juvenile delinquency.

Skills

Knowledge of adolescent development

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Experience working with minority groups

Experience with multidisciplinary service teams

Job description

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,558-$54,078

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState 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 knowledge of adolescent development
• Demonstrated experience with counseling skills
• Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention techniques
• Demonstrated experience working with minority groups
• Demonstrated experience working with a multidisciplinary service team