N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago
Youth Counselor Supervisor- Cabarrus YDC
The N.C. Department of Public Safety is dedicated to safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of the people of North Carolina. They are seeking a Youth Counselor Supervisor to provide supervision to staff, coordinate workflow, and ensure compliance with treatment plans while making a significant impact on court-involved youth.
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Responsibilities
Provide supervision to staff and cross supervision for facility operations when serving as the only supervisor on duty
Coordinate workflow and balance workloads
Train staff or make arrangements for formal training, planning their development, and resolving problems
Supervise staff through case review and consultation to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and treatment plans
Plan and review program and service needs with staff and formulate goals and objectives for services
Provide input to the facility director and clinical staff on short- and long-term service needs
Participate in the interview and selection process, making recommendations on hiring decisions
Responsible for performance management planning and evaluation of staff supervised and make recommendations for disciplinary action
Implement and monitor performance-based standards established by the Council for Juvenile Correctional Administrators
Conduct security inspections, maintenance checks, and complete related forms and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have the ability to carry out specialized programming and provide intense supervision in a specialized unit
Candidate MUST have a valid North Carolina driver's license
Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program
The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training
Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma)
Pass a Criminal Background check
Pass a Drug Screening test
Pass a Psychological test
Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
Be a US citizen
Be at least 20 years of age
Preferred
Demonstrated experience of individual and group behavior
Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention counseling approaches
Demonstrated experience communicating with staff at all levels to provide expectations that align with agency core values
Demonstrated experience working with minority group cultures
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement
Health insurance
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
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