Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montour County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position gives you the chance to model positive values and guide staff who support adjudicated youth each day at the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' North Central Secure Treatment Unit. Your steady leadership will help maintain order, encourage growth, and promote a secure environment. Step into a role where your commitment and focus help shape a safer future for young people. This position focuses on supervising staff and supporting adjudicated youth in a structured residential setting. You help maintain safety, guide daily routines, and encourage positive development for residents and employees.

Requirements

• 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 as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and staff to maintain a secure environment and prevent harmful behaviors
• Direct residents during hygiene, meals, recreation, and treatment activities to support steady routines
• Model positive values and provide direction to encourage responsible decisions
• Train, observe, and guide subordinate employees to improve care and programming
• Intervene in emergencies, resolve complaints, and address disciplinary concerns as needed
• Share updates on resident behavior and environmental conditions to maintain consistency of care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree