Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - North East Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Luzerne County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role gives you the chance to guide structured routines that help residents grow and learn at the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' North East Secure Treatment Unit. You will promote safety, responsibility and strong decision-making skills each day. Your leadership will shape a respectful, stable environment where positive change is possible. Your commitment will strengthen the programs that support youth on their path forward.

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.
• Willing to accept employment at North East Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Pittston, PA, Luzerne County.
• 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 ensure a secure environment and prevent harmful behavior
• Guide residents through routines, treatment activities and personal responsibility tasks
• Document progress and encourage residents through structured programming and case plans
• Train, observe and evaluate staff to strengthen performance and improve care practices
• Apply agency procedures, manage grievances and support disciplinary actions when required
• Assign staff to lead therapeutic and recreational programming for consistent resident care

What This Job Offers

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