JCPC Consultant - Western Region

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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 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 ch

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Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Human Services Program Consultant III (NS) Position Number 60000857 Grade NC16

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