Youth Home Counselor

5 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Durham County Full time
Job Title: Counselor - Youth Home

Join Durham County Government as a Counselor - Youth Home and be part of a team that provides essential services to the community.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for monitoring, supervising, and counseling juveniles to prevent acting-out or aggressive behavior. The Counselor - Youth Home will work under close to general supervision, determining how or when to complete tasks according to set procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides security and supervision of juveniles detained at the Durham County Youth Home.
  • Monitors behavior of juveniles to maintain order and to prevent injuries or escapes.
  • Ensures proper personal hygiene among juveniles.
  • Supervises juveniles in the maintenance of sleeping and recreational areas.
  • Receives and processes information on juveniles admitted and released from detention.
  • Follows standard procedures when admitting and releasing juveniles.
  • Communicates daily with court and police personnel.
  • Administers medication to juveniles as prescribed by medical personnel.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Requires an associate degree in criminal justice or a human services field; or graduation from high school and two years of experience with juveniles in a structured environment or related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in counseling, detention services or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must have valid North Carolina driver license and ability to meet Durham County's acceptable three-year driving criteria for using a county vehicle to transport.
  • Must successfully obtain a four-week Juvenile Justice Officer (JJO) General Certification within first year of employment, First-Aid, and CPR.
Working Conditions:

This position involves routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, radiation, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.


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