Juvenile Justice Specialist North Central Secure - Montour County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Montour County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


As a Juvenile Justice Specialist, you will be part of a team whose efforts help court-adjudicated youth become responsible and contributing members of their communities.

You will provide guidance in social and emotional growth by modeling values and ideals that elicit a genuine desire to change behaviors.

All training will be provided.


In this role, you will actively engage with the youth who require guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services in a secure or restricted setting; provide for the physical care, custody, and supervision of the youths' daily activities that include recreation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, work assignments, and program requirements; and assist professional staff in implementing treatment plans and reporting youths' progress in attaining goals.


Additionally, you will communicate with the youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes; maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth; and use appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
  • Work hours include shift work in a 24/7/365 operation, including holidays and weekends. 8hour shifts with no dutyfree 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
  • Travel and overtime as needed. Overtime may be voluntary and possible mandatory.
  • May change based on operational needs.
  • You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville, Montour County.
  • FREE PARKING
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Two 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
  • Successful completion of the Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee program (commonwealth title);
    or
  • 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 Requirement:


Other Requirements:


  • 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 a medical examination and a drug screening.
  • 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:


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  • 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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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