Chief Court Counselor - District 18 Guilford County - Military Veterans

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families!

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current the NC Department of Public Safety's current employees and eligible RIF candidates.

This position is located in District 18, Greensboro (Guilford County), N.C.

Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver's license must be obtained by date of hire .

This position will organize and direct a district court juvenile court counseling program which provides a comprehensive array of supportive services, court-ordered supervision, and treatment for delinquent and undisciplined juveniles. This position is responsible for directing and supervising juvenile court counseling services and community- based programs serving the district. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programming and the delivery of services. Work involves coordinating workflow, developing resources for juvenile programming, and ensuring the quality and consistency of program services with general statutes and department standards. Employees develop community relations and manage activities with human service agencies, community groups, and schools, and provide consultation to court and law enforcement officials.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position. Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm, flexible work schedule at times including after hours and participation in the on-call rotation is required.

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. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

About 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. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

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. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, adolescent development and behavior, dynamics of juvenile delinquency, group norms, family dysfunction, juvenile court program, juvenile laws, regulations, and guidelines which govern the program.
• Experience facilitating and/or managing liaison activities between human services agencies, community groups, and/or school.
• Experience managing and/or administering a comprehensive program of juvenile court counseling services of significant size and complexity.
• Experience developing and/or coordinating program services and/or resources within diverse county systems.
• Experience managing and/or directing multiple Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils and/or facilitating the development and sharing of community resources.
• Experience directing the work of professional subordinate supervisors and employees, developing and implementing new programs and evaluating their effectiveness, applying and interpreting a wide range of laws and regulations related to juvenile services.
• Experience establishing and/or maintaining cooperative relationships with community agencies and/or county government.

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.

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.
Master's degree in a human service field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience, including one year in a supervisory or administrative role;
OR
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience, including one year in a supervisory or administrative role. Necessary Special Requirements Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Court Counselors 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.

Click here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification .
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. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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 .

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. 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 ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov

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