Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Rockingham YDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A state public safety department in North Carolina seeks a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to work with court-involved youth at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center. The role involves developing treatment plans, providing supervision, and applying restraint when necessary. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in the behavioral health field.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of juvenile justice, behavioral health, or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
• Physical capability to restrain juveniles and defend self following department training.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group treatment plans.
• Maintain custody, control, and safe engagement of juveniles.
• Apply proper restraining methods to physically restrain juveniles.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and attend a variable schedule.

Skills

Knowledge of juvenile justice

Ability to establish relationships

Physical capability for restraint

Restraint training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma plus four years of experience

Job description

Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) – Rockingham YDC

The Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Division is seeking a skilled Behavioral Specialist to work directly with court‑involved youth in a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center. This full‑time, classroom and hands‑on role requires the ability to restrain juveniles, provide security, and implement treatment plans to facilitate behavioral change and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation.
• Maintain custody, control, and safe engagement of juveniles, providing direct supervision at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center.
• Apply proper restraining methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after training by the department.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and attend a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of juvenile justice, behavioral health, or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
• Physical capability to restrain juveniles and defend self following department training.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; or high school diploma or GED and four years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.