N.C. Department of Information Technology · 12 hours ago
Youth Counselor- Chatham
Chatham County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $54K/yr
2+ years expThe N.C. Department of Public Safety is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of North Carolina citizens. They are seeking a Youth Counselor to monitor and supervise court-involved youth, providing counseling and therapeutic interventions to promote rehabilitation and public safety.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities
Safety and security duties include:
Maintaining a secure environment
Routinely monitoring and observing juveniles
Daily records are completed to include:
Documenting safety violations and security breaches
Activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates
Provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles
Communicating information regarding treatment plans to clients
Provide counseling and therapeutic intervention
Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team
Utilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventions
Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes
Administering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goals
Participate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs
Physical and Mechanical Restraints
Medication administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two 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 attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program
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
Have a valid driver's license
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development
Demonstrated experience with counseling skills
Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention techniques
Demonstrated experience working with minority groups
Demonstrated experience working with a multidisciplinary service team
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement
Health insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Referral Bonus program
Shift premium (10%)
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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