And the job listing Expires on June 25, 2025
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.
This posting is for District 10 (Wake County) located in the Central Region of the State of North Carolina.
Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.
What are the duties of a Juvenile Court Counselor?
Juvenile Court Counselors provide case management services, counseling and supervision of adjudicated or delinquent juveniles to ensure compliance with court ordered dispositions.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.
We offer great Benefits!
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance
About the Division of Juvenile Justice:
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with 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
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
* Experience using strategies or approaches for at least one of the following that contributes to an adolescent’s development:
o family dynamics
o group norms
o behavioral problems or challenges and/or
o socioeconomic or psychosocial problems which impact juveniles
* Experience addressing various factors that may contribute to juvenile delinquency
* Experience with case management
Management Preferences: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
* Experience with public speaking
* Experience applying different counseling approaches and crisis intervention practices to a variety of situations
* Knowledge of and/or experience working with a system of care
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience OR Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience.
Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer.
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