Youth Development Counselor, South Mountain Secure - Franklin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Franklin County, PA, United States

6 days ago

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THE POSITION:


  • Contribute to the rehabilitation of Pennsylvania's delinquent youth with your accumulated experience in counseling The Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services is committed to supporting the building of strong communities and serving as a model for juvenile justice services, while fostering hope and the opportunity for success. The South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit is seeking dedicated counselors willing to roll up their sleeves and actively engage in developing effective relationships with staff and courtadjudicated youth. If you have a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth and are excited to work with a diverse population, come join our team
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • As a Youth Development Counselor, you will be responsible for providing specialized and professional counseling, rehabilitation, and social development of courtcommitted adjudicated delinquent residents. In this position, you are going to develop and implement effective individual treatment plans, intervene in crisis and controversial situations, and supervise the resident group in rehabilitative treatment, education, recreation, and social development programs. You can also expect to represent residents at court reviews by reporting on residents' progress in their treatment plans. Additionally, you will assess and counsel youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes. You will also have to 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
  • Work hours will be determined through shift work in a 24/7 operation, including holidays and weekends. Shifts are normally 8 hours with no dutyfree lunch. Workweeks are 5 days on and 2 days off.

Possible shifts are as follows:

  • 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • You may have to work overtime as needed and possible mandatory.
  • You may have to 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:


  • Five years of experience as a Youth Development Aide;_ _
    or:
  • Four years of experience as a Youth Development Aide Supervisor;_ _
    or:
  • One year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, predelinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency, or criminal justice;
    or:
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, pre-delinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program.

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 require 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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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.


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