Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - North East Secure Treatment Unit - Luzerne County

The North East Secure Treatment Unit, under the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services within the Department of Human Services, is seeking dedicated first-line supervisors to guide, support, and motivate staff in their mission to make a positive impact on the lives of court-adjudicated youth. Ideal candidates will engage actively with teams and the youth they oversee, building strong relationships to tackle personal challenges and encourage positive behaviors. We are looking for individuals who approach difficult situations proactively and hold themselves and others accountable. If you are passionate about working with a diverse group and are committed to making a significant difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to apply and join our efforts in helping these youth become responsible, contributing members of their communities.

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In this position, you will oversee staff who provide guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services to youth adjudicated by the court in a secure or restricted environment. Your responsibilities will include delegating tasks to team members and ensuring that reports are completed promptly. You will collaborate with staff to manage the physical care, custody, and supervision of the youths' daily activities, which encompass recreation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, work assignments, and program requirements. Additionally, you will assist professional staff in executing treatment plans and tracking the youths' progress toward their goals. Engaging with the youth to discuss their thoughts, actions, and personal challenges will be essential in fostering responsible behaviors and attitudes. Maintaining order will require you to intervene verbally and physically with disruptive or emotionally distressed youth, employing appropriate restraint techniques when necessary to prevent escapes, manage aggression, and uphold a safe 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, 5-day work week
• Hours of work: Shift work in a 24/7/365 operation, holidays and weekends, 8-hour shifts, with 2 set days off, with no duty-free lunch
  • 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Travel and overtime as required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,862 (before taxes).
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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.

Special Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must be willing to accept employment at North East Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Pittston, PA, Luzerne 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.

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.

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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.

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.