Pays $40k-$69k — Counselor market median is ~$65k (8 jobs)
Juvenile Court Counselor District 25
About the Role
Full-time Juvenile Court Counselor in Catawba County, NC. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with rotating on-call, weekends, and holidays. Salary range $39,671-$69,426.
Join State of North Carolina as a Juvenile Court Counselor – M-F, On-Call Rotating in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $39,671 - $69,426
- Pension plan offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with State of North Carolina in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
This role involves providing intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles, which includes processing allegations, assessing risks and needs, and making recommendations to the court. Staff members also provide case management for youths on probation and aftercare services for those returning from commitment.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications require either a Master's degree plus one year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in counseling or human service case management with juvenile/family populations. Applicants must also meet necessary special qualifications for Juvenile Justice Officer certification, including passing various screenings and possessing a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Juvenile Justice — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Juvenile Justice listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 10% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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