Assessment Center Specialist

Assessment Center Specialist
Juvenile Crisis & Assessment Center – Butner, NC

Starting Salary Range:$44,000 - 48,000, based on experience and education

MHC IS HIRING!

Operated by Methodist Home for Children (MHC) in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, our Juvenile Crisis & Assessment Center provides comprehensive residential assessments designed to match youth with the most appropriate services in their communities. The center serves Level II offenders between the ages of 10 and 17, helping them take meaningful steps toward stability and success.

We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and detail-orientedAssessment Center Specialist to join our Butner team. This is a great opportunity for college graduates with backgrounds in human services, psychology, criminal justice, social work, or administration who want to make a meaningful impact while building professional experience.

The Assessment Center Specialistcoordinatesthereferral,admission,anddischargeprocessforyouthenteringthecenter.Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:

• Receivingandcoordinatingreferralsfromconsumersandcourtservices

• Assessingreferralsforappropriatenessandgatheringrequiredinformation

• Servingastheprimaryliaisonforfamiliesandcourtservicesduringtheadmissionprocess

• Conductingintakeinterviewsandcompletingassessmentdocumentation

• Managingdatatracking,recordretrieval,andinformationsharing

• Coordinatingdischargeplanningandfollow-upcommunication

• Supportingoveralladministrativeandassessment-relatedprocesseswithinthecenter

Qualifiedcandidatesmust:

• Be at least 21 years old

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in the human services field

• Demonstrate strong organizational, writing, editing, and computer skills

• Have the ability to communicate effectively with families, court personnel, and service providers

• Hold a valid driver’s license

• Successfully complete required screenings, trainings, and an unarmed self-defense course required for all facility staff

Experience working with youth ages 11–17 is a plus.

MHCoffersastrongbenefitspackagetosupportemployeesandtheirfamilies,including:

• Paid Holidays

• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance and Supplemental Coverage Options

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Credit Union Membership Access

• Longevity-Based Sabbatical Program

Make an Impact!

Join a team that's committed to helping youth find the right path forward. If you're organized, motivated, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we encourage you to apply today.