Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, DHS - Loysville Youth Development Center

Are you ready to elevate your leadership career by making a profound impact on the lives of at-risk youth? Joining the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services team at the Loysville Youth Development Center offers an opportunity to serve as a mentor and protector within the justice system. This role is designed for dedicated professionals who possess a balance of empathy and authority, providing a stable foundation for rehabilitation and personal growth. By fostering a safe environment and guiding a committed team, you will play an essential part in shaping a brighter future for the community-apply today!

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As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will provide active supervision and leadership to a team dedicated to the guidance and treatment of court-adjudicated youth within a secure setting. Your primary responsibilities will include assigning staff tasks, ensuring the timely completion of reports, and participating directly in the daily physical care and custody of residents. You will oversee various activities, ranging from personal hygiene and housekeeping to recreation and program requirements, ensuring a structured environment. In collaboration with professional staff, you will assist in implementing specialized treatment plans and documenting the progress of youth toward their behavioral goals. A significant portion of this role involves communicating with residents to provide insight into their thought processes and fostering responsible attitudes. To maintain safety, you will be responsible for intervening in disruptive or high-risk situations, utilizing verbal de-escalation and approved physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes and manage aggressive behavior, thereby ensuring a secure and therapeutic environment.

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
• This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays. The 8-hour shifts normally consist of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with no duty-free lunch. You will have a 5-day work week with 2 regular days off. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As operationally necessary, voluntary and possible 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 $61,862.00 (before taxes).
• FREE parking!
• 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:

• 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
• 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.

• You must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
  

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be willing to accept employment at Loysville Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Loysville, Perry County.
• 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.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

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.

• 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.