***Cabarrus Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm.

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Youth Counselor (S) Position Number Grade NC08 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. 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! The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to:  - Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.  - Safety and security duties include: *Maintaining a secure environment *Routinely monitoring and observing juveniles - Daily records are completed to include: *Documenting safety violations and security breaches *Activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.  *Provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles *Communicating information regarding treatment plans to clients *Provide counseling and therapeutic intervention *Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team *Utilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventions *Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes *Administering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goals *Participate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs. - Physical and Mechanical Restraints - Medication administration. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This event will be for SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS ONLY, this posting will close Friday, October 2 at 11:59PM. Qualified applicants will be sent a link via email from Juvenile Justice HR staff to schedule an interview time for October 7, 2026. If you cannot make it to the event, please proceed with submitting your application and we will get you set up with an interview for a later date. Location:   Cabarrus Youth Development Center (Stonewall Jackson YDC) 850 Holshouser Road Concord, NC 28027 IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS! Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm at the Cabarrus Youth Development Center (Stonewall Jackson YDC), 850 Holshouser, Concord, NC 28027. These positions will be located at: Cabarrus Youth Development Center and Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center in Concord, NC. Shift work is required for these positions.  Weekend and holiday shifts required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also 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. 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 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 Resource s Management Preference:  These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development Demonstrated experience with counseling skills Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention techniques Demonstrated experience working with minority groups Demonstrated experience working with a multidisciplinary service team Please note:  You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview. NEW STEP PAY PLAN! Youth Counselor's  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 (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)). 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! Step 0- $46,961 Step 1- $50,249 Step 2- $53,265 Step 3- $55,928 Step 4- $58,164 S