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 posting is for District 11 (Lee County) located in the Central Region of the State of North Carolina.

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

What are the duties of a Juvenile Court Counselor?

Juvenile Court Counselors provide case management services, counseling and supervision of adjudicated or delinquent juveniles to ensure compliance with court ordered dispositions. For a more comprehensive list of duties, please click here.

NEW STEP PAY PLAN!

Juvenile Court Counselors enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements for this position (Master's degree and 12 months or Bachelor's degree and 24 months). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!

StepMonths of Related Education and Experience Above Minimum Requirement FY 2024-2500-11$45,422112-23$48,374324-35$51,520436-47$54,868548-59$58,435660-71$62,233772+$66,278

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, however, candidates must be able to work on-call hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

We offer great 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

Referral Bonus Program

This job classification qualifies for the employee referral bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

About The Division Of 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.