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This posting is for Juvenile Justice, Court Services - District 20, Union County.
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for the NC Department of Public Safety's current employees and eligible RIF candidates.
Work hours for this position are M-F 8 am - 5 pm; flexible work schedule at times including after hours and participation in the on-call rotation is required.
This is a professional position with the purpose of delivering and/or facilitating necessary staff development services and training to juvenile court staff within a judicial district, ensuring that staff are properly equipped to provide superior quality services that meet the complex needs of juveniles and insure the safety of the community. Additionally, this position will identify and develop resources in the community that will be used by juvenile court counselors to meet the needs of the juveniles they serve. This position will also coordinate the district quality assurance process.
*Must have Valid Drivers License.
*Must maintain Criminal Justice Certification.
Note to Current State Employees:
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC10. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
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About Juvenile Justice:
The Juvenile Justice Section 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. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
Why work for Juvenile Justice? Make a difference in the lives and futures of North Carolina's youth. Be part of the leading edge for North Carolina's Raise the Age law that will let non-violent offenses alleged to have been committed by those up to 18 years old be heard in juvenile court. https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/juvenile-justice/key-initiatives/raise-age-nc.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Considerable knowledge of:
- Adolescent development and behavior and the dynamics of juvenile delinquency, group homes, and family dysfunction;
- Juvenile court program goals, rules, and regulations; juvenile laws, regulations, and guidelines which govern the program;
- Automated tracking and data gathering systems and how they impact programmatic areas;
- Accomplished practical application of different counseling approaches, crisis intervention, individual therapy, and family therapy;
- Social agencies and community resources relevant to program needs.
- Communicating and consulting effectively with others involved in the intervention process;
- Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of juvenile court counseling services and to provide guidance to state and local management in preparing new and improved human service programs and maintain/enhance the overall professionalism and quality of work done in the district;
- Preparing, coordinating, providing assistance and oversight in the delivery of training modules for the staff development of juvenile court staff.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, counseling, or criminal justice and three years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience;
ORMaster's degree in a human service field and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
- The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at Ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov.Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
