Youth Counselor Technician Driver- Edgecombe YDC

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor Technician (Driver) to provide safe transportation and supervision of court-involved youth. You will operate and inspect vehicles, maintain trip documents, and ensure youth safety in a direct care setting at juvenile facilities and during court-related activities.

Ideal candidates are capable of handling physical duties and communicating effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience are REQUIRED to qualify for the position.
• All work history and education must be documented on the application.
• Supplemental Questions are required and must reference education or work experience listed on the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and supervision for juveniles to and from required destinations such as court hearings and detention centers.
• Monitor youth in secure custody during court and provide non-secure transportation when authorized.
• Inspect vehicles regularly and maintain preventative service and inspection schedules for the vehicle fleet.
• Maintain transportation documents for all trips; monitor gas, oil, and tires daily; conduct searches of vehicles for contraband.

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Youth Counselor Technician (S)

Position Number

60001995

Grade

NC04

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

Certified Transportation Driver/Youth Counselor Technician (YTC-Driver) provides transportation and supervision for juveniles to and from required destinations such as court hearings, detention centers, youth development centers, residential placement, medical appointments, and other required destinations.

Monitor youth while in secure custody during court as requested and provide non-secure transportation for youth as authorized and when not in secure custody.

YCT-Driver's will also be required to inspect vehicles regularly and maintain appropriate maintenance (preventative service and inspection schedule) of vehicle fleet. Will also be responsible for:

• Maintaining transportation documents for all trips.
• Monitor gas, oil, and tires daily.
• Conduct searches of vehicle for contraband prior to and after each trip.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200-$55,317

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 . State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource s

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

Ability to communicate effectively speaking and in writing.

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.

Sign-On Bonus & Referral Bonus

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 you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

Direct Care Position 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 Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.

Step Pay Plan

NEW STEP PAY PLAN! Juvenile Justice Officer I's (Youth Counselor Technicians) 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 (Associate's degree or total of 24 months 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 w