Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County

Are you able to hold people accountable for their actions and remain confident in challenging situations? Do you want have a positive impact in the lives of court-adjudicated youth? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC), is seeking dedicated Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisors to effectively guide and assist our staff and youth. If you want to roll up your sleeves and develop effective relationships with a diverse population of adjudicated youth, help address their personal problems, and provide them necessary reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors, then we want to talk to you! We encourage you to apply today.

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As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will supervise employees involved in providing guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services to court-adjudicated youth in a secure or restricted setting. You will assign tasks, ensure timely completion of reports, and participate with staff providing for the physical care, custody, and supervision of youth. You will also assist with youth daily activities including recreation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and work assignments. This role requires the ability to form effective relationships to assist professional staff implementing treatment plans as well as to promote responsible behaviors and attitudes by counseling youth about thought processes, actions, and personal problems. You will use appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain order with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth. In addition, you will monitor program progress and maintain a safe, secure or restricted environment as required.

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
• Work hours are 8 hour shifts, with no duty-free lunch. You will be scheduled 5 days per week, with 2 set regular days off. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • 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
• Overtime as needed, may be voluntary and possibly mandatory
• Travel as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,506.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

• Must be willing to accept employment at Loysville Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Loysville, Perry 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.

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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.

• 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.