JCPC Consultant - Western Region

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Human Services Program Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

60000857

Grade

NC16

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 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.
The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you
Job Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to:
-Provide leadership, guidance, technical support and oversight for community wide juvenile justice planning and community program implementation/evaluation to Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPCs) local government agencies, and JCPC-funded community programs.
-The work of this position is normally performed within an assigned geographic area.
-Serves as a liaison between the Department of Public Safety, local government, and funded programs.
- Requires thinking, analysis and judgment in an array of content and with a variety of personal contacts, such as, state level Department personnel, County Finance Directors, County Boards of Commissions, local education and human services leaders, non-profit leaders, auditors, and researchers.
-Provides input into policy initiatives as well as policy interpretation.
-Analyzes and interprets data for planning purposes in the community and for gauging program effectiveness.
-Analyzes program proposals for effective design; provides consultation, training, and monitoring for compliance with standards and overall effectiveness; as well as assurance of program operations and fiscal accountability.
-Supervises a complex $28.5 million process including guiding, directing, advising and training participants in the planning, allocation, program development, approval, and delivery of essential juvenile justice service continuum.
-Provides guidance to local partners regarding statute, policy, program design, best practice, organizational structure or budget and finance on a daily basis.
-Decision making authority - The position reviews JCPC’s application to continue to participate in the JCPC, determines whether or not program applications are fundable, and gives guidance regarding program design.
-Provides informed recommendations for Department action.
-This position is field based, requires a high degree of autonomy and requires minimal direct supervision once initial training is complete.
- This position requires strong skills in organizational planning, facilitation, and coordination with community partners, along with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- The role also requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
This is a Regional Position for the Western Region in North Carolina and will be assigned 6-8 counties in the designated area of the state. County assignments are subject to change within the area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $55,823-$97,689

Grade: NC16

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Knowledge of treatment programming for at-risk youth.

• Experience utilizing data-driven approaches to evaluate program performance to make recommendations for improvement to meet community needs.

• Experience serving as a liaison between multiple stakeholders to include state, local, and/or nonprofit organizations for community planning resources.

Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time position. The hours of work are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to particular requirements of the Department or assigned counties. This position requires extensive day travel with occasional overnight travel.

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 

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:

  A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

  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. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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. 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

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience;

or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please note the related program area is a degree in a related human services field, criminal justice or public administration.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Ariana Alyse Garcia

Recruiter Email:

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