Juvenile Justice Specialist
3 hours ago
THE POSITION
The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), North East Secure Treatment Unit is seeking dedicated first-line supervisors to effectively guide, assist, and motivate staff to make a difference in the lives of court-adjudicated youth. We are seeking supervisors who are willing to roll up their sleeves and develop staff to actively engage with court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems, provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes, respond well in controversial situations, and promote accountability. This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth. If you would like to join our team that helps court-adjudicated youth become responsible, contributing citizens in their communities, apply today
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will actively supervise employees who provide guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services to court-adjudicated youth in a secure or restricted setting. You will assign tasks to staff providing for the physical care, custody, and supervision of the youths‘ daily activities; assist staff in implementing treatment plans and reporting youths‘ progress in attaining goals; and communicate with youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes. This role requires the ability to maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth while employing appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment as required. You will also ensure timely completion of reports, and participate in staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and employee training programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
- North East Secure Treatment Unit operates 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. You will be scheduled to work 5 shifts per week with 2 regular days off and no duty-free lunch. 1st shift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2nd shift 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM; 3rd shift 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- You will be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
- Overtime and travel as needed may required as necessary.
- Free parking
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,506 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (commonwealth title); or
- Three years of experience in the care, custody, activities, or personal guidance of adolescents or adults in a human services or social services program, law enforcement or correctional program, or an educational, community, or military organization; or
- One year of experience in the care, custody, activities, or personal guidance of adolescents or adults in a human services or social services program, law enforcement or correctional program, or an educational, community, or military organization; and an associate‘s degree in social sciences, counseling, restorative justice, juvenile justice, child development, behavioral sciences, human services, criminal justice, education, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
You must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
Other Requirements:
- You must be willing to accept employment at North East Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Pittston, PA, Luzerne County.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans‘ Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
