Youth Counselor Technician I: Direct Care for Youth

Public Safety; Meadowbrook (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium

State benefits

Job summary

Public Safety in North Carolina is seeking Youth Counselor Technician roles to supervise and engage court-involved youth at Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers. This is a full-time, direct-care role with shift rotations and opportunities for career advancement within the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention division.

Daily duties include maintaining safety, documenting incidents, assisting treatment teams, and providing structured activities under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution; or high school/GED with two years related human services experience; or equivalent combination.
• Be at least 20 years old and a US citizen with a valid driver's license.
• Shift work is required; weekend/holiday work and a sign-on bonus are noted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise juveniles in Youth Development Centers or Juvenile Detention Centers.
• Engage youths with activities, document safety incidents, and report to treatment teams.

Job description

Public Safety in North Carolina is seeking Youth Counselor Technician roles to supervise and engage court-involved youth at Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers. This is a full-time, direct-care role with shift rotations and opportunities for career advancement within the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention division.

Daily duties include maintaining safety, documenting incidents, assisting treatment teams, and providing structured activities under supervision.