Youth Counselor Supervisor - Cabarrus Youth Development Center

Salary: $38,516.00 - $67,404.00 Annually
Location : Cabarrus County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-13236
Department: Dept of Public Safety
Division: Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Youth Counselor Supervisor
Position Number: 60001130
Work Location: Cabarrus
Salary Grade: NC09
Description of Work
This position is for Cabarrus Youth Development Center located in Concord (Cabarrus County), NC.
This position is a 12 hour shift: 6 AM -6PM or 6 PM - 6 AM
Applicant needs to be flexible with scheduled work hours including nights, weekends & holidays.
This position will serve as a shift / unit supervisor providing supervision to staff. Position is responsible for and will provide cross supervision for facility operations when serving as the only supervisor on duty. As a supervisor, work will include responsibility for coordinating workflow, and balancing workloads. Work also includes responsibility for training staff or making arrangements for formal training, planning their development, resolving problems, and supervising staff through case review and consultation to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and treatment plans and that quality services are provided. Position will be responsible for planning and reviewing program and service needs with staff and formulating goals and objectives for services, as well as providing input to the facility director and clinical staff on short and long term service needs.
Position will participate in the interview and selection process, making recommendations on hiring decisions, and providing input regarding salary actions. The position will be responsible for performance management planning and evaluation of staff supervised and will make recommendations for disciplinary action. Other administrative responsibilities include implementing and monitoring performance-based standards established by the Council for Juvenile Correctional Administrators, conducting security inspections, maintenance checks and completing related forms and documentation.
**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
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC09 . 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.
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 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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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: and (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:

• Knowledge and/or experience of individual and group behavior, child and adolescent development, family systems, individual and group counseling techniques, crisis intervention techniques, the etiology of juvenile delinquency and/or empirically based methods of treatment.
• Knowledge of minority group cultures, group dynamics, techniques of communicating with adolescents, and/or behavioral/developmental challenges and their treatment.
• Knowledge of team and consensus building.
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of treatment programs for juvenile offenders, the NC Juvenile Court System, Criminal Justice standards and/or basic assessment principles.
• Experience assessing clients to develop appropriate treatment plans, formulate clear goal oriented treatment plans, and/or document progress of juveniles.
• Experience working with juveniles in an empathetic/understanding manner and establish a collaborative relationship with family.
• Experience working with juveniles, families, and other treatment team members to explain the behavior and/or progress of the juvenile.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
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.
Necessary Special Requirements:
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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:
• 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 , 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 This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
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
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I Understand.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience working with at-risk youth or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a US or Naturalized citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an active North Carolina driver's license or would you be able to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 30 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you ever been charged with a felony?

• Yes
• No

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In the five (5) years preceding the date of this application, have you pled guilty to, entered a plea of contest or been convicted of Driving While Impaired (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that this position is a 12hr shift and may include nights, weekends and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the following areas in which you have knowledge and/or experience:

• Individual and Group Behavior
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Family Systems
• Individual and Group Counseling Techniques
• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Etiology of Juvenile Delinquency
• Empirically Based Methods of Treatment
• None of the Above

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If you selected any of the previous areas, please describe your knowledge and/or experience in those specific areas. If you answered 'None of the Above', please type NA.
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Please select the following areas in which you have knowledge:

• Minority Group Cultures
• Group Dynamics
• Techniques for Communicating with Adolescents
• Behavioral/Developmental Challenges and Their Treatment
• None of the Above

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If you selected any of the previous areas, please describe your knowledge in those specific areas. If you answered 'None of the Above', please type NA.
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Do you have knowledge of team and consensus building?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your knowledge of team and consensus building. If you answered NO, please type NA.
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Please select the following areas in which you have knowledge of the organization and/or operation of:

• Treatment Programs for Juvenile Offenders
• The NC Juvenile Court System
• Criminal Justice Standards
• Basic Assessment Principles
• None of the Above

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If you selected any of the previous areas, please describe your knowledge of the organization and/or operation of those specific areas. If you answered 'None of the Above', please type NA.
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Please select the following areas with which you have experience:

• Assessing Clients to Develop Appropriate Treatment Plans
• Formulating Clear Goal-Oriented Treatment Plans
• Documenting Progress of Juveniles
• None of the Above

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If you selected any of the previous areas, please describe your experience with those specific areas. If you answered 'None of the Above', please type NA.
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Do you have experience working with juveniles in an empathetic/understanding manner and establish a collaborative relationship with family?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience working with juveniles in an empathetic/understanding manner and establish a collaborative relationship with family. If you answered NO, please type NA.
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Do you have experience working with juveniles, families, and other treatment team members to explain the behavior and/or progress of the juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience working with juveniles, families, and other treatment team members to explain the behavior and/or progress of the juvenile. If you answered NO, please type NA.
Required Question