DJJDP Employees are “Champions for Youth”
“Our Department’s greatest resource is our people; they truly are ‘Champions for Youth,’” stated Secretary George L. Sweat at the kick off of the Department’s new Employee Recognition program. Over the coming weeks you will learn more about the “Champions for Youth” campaign and how you can get involved.
The first of many components of the campaign will be the Department’s new “Champions for Youth” website which debuts this week. In this section of the Department’s web site, you will be able to read stories about how your colleagues are “Champions for Youth,” and you will be able to submit a nomination for an individual or a team of individuals who should be recognized as “Champions for Youth.”
When nominating an individual or a team of individuals, be sure to include the person/persons’ names you would like to honor along with their specific job title and their place of employment within the Department. Your stories do not have to be long, but make sure they include information about why this particular individual or individuals should be featured as a “Champion for Youth.” Consider submitting a story of an individual who has helped a young person or a group of young people make progress or has helped a youth become successful. Upon receiving your stories, the Communications Office will work with Management to determine which stories shall be featured on the Department’s website.
So take some time to stop by and read some of the great things your colleagues are accomplishing, and if you notice one of your coworkers or a group of coworkers being a “Champion for Youth,” nominate them by submitting their story to the Communications Office.
What is a “Champion for Youth?”
A “Champion for Youth” understands that it is a Department responsibility to work in the best interest of youth and their families. When considering someone for nomination, remember that a “Champion for Youth” possesses the following qualities:
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is an efficient and positive teacher of values; |
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demonstrates internalization of values, skills, and competencies necessary to their work; |
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possesses superior knowledge of the processes in the juvenile justice system; |
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considered an outstanding performer by other outstanding performers; |
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seeks and implements feedback without prompting. |
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demonstrates forethought through action and anticipates needs and acts appropriately; |
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has a “Can do” attitude meaning they demonstrate follow through and have a bias for action reflected in the completion of work; |
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is culturally competent meaning possessing the ability to work with people from different cultures; |
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pays attention to details and documents completely; and |
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is a public servant by upholding the importance of public service in communities by developing relationships, supporting empowerment, and building trust with citizens in North Carolina’s communities. |
Please submit your nominations for a “Champion for Youth” story to the Communications Office today.
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