Youth Services Behavioral Specialist — Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Public Safety; North Carolina; On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to implement behavioral plans and supervise court-involved youth in a direct-care setting.

The role requires handling direct engagement at Youth Development or Detention Centers, with salary steps and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Strong emphasis on safeguarding youth, teamwork, and capability to apply restraint if trained.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or GED with four years of related human services experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
• Must be physically capable of applying proper methods to restrain juveniles after training.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes in youth.
• Provide direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assist with safety, custody, and safeguarding of juveniles in a direct care setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Direct care experience

Positive working relationships

Physical restraint training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

GED with 4 years related experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to implement behavioral plans and supervise court-involved youth in a direct-care setting.

The role requires handling direct engagement at Youth Development or Detention Centers, with salary steps and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Strong emphasis on safeguarding youth, teamwork, and capability to apply restraint if trained.