Juvenile Justice Facility Program Director South - Franklin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

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Franklin County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As a Juvenile Justice Facility Program Director, you will be responsible for the direction, planning, development, and coordination of administrative and program services at South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit (SMSTU) for court committed, adjudicated delinquent residents in the Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC) system.

You will formulate and implement residential clinical and treatment practices, rules and regulations, and participate in the development of overall program objectives, goals, and activities related to residential treatment and rehabilitation.

In this role, you will serve as liaison for the Central Region Director to ensure that dietary, medical, maintenance, fire and safety, grounds keeping, accounting, and purchasing services are provided to maintain and serve those at the facility.

In addition, excellent communication skills will be imperative in this position as you establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state agencies, community groups, and family members.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
Friday, with a 30minute lunch. May change based on operation needs.
Travel: As needed
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:

Three years of professional counseling experience with delinquent, predelinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, which includes two years of professional supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency, or criminal justice;
or:
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional supervisory experience counseling delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
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:

Veterans:

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.

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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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.