Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, Southeast Youth Development Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor and take a key leadership role at the Southeast Youth Development Center (SYDC). This position gives you the opportunity to guide staff, ensure safe and orderly practices, and support structured routines that help youth move toward positive change. You lead by example, encouraging responsible behavior, reinforcing clear expectations, and supporting consistent daily structure. Your steady direction helps maintain a secure environment where both staff and residents can grow and succeed.

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.
• You 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

• Maintain secure living areas by supervising residents and preventing harmful behaviors
• Direct residents in hygiene, recreation, work tasks, and treatment activities to support their physical and emotional needs
• Assist in implementing treatment plans by documenting behavior and participating in scheduled activities
• Coach and evaluate subordinate employees through observations and performance reviews
• Ensure adherence to procedures, and confidentiality rules for staff and residents
• Plan schedules, manage overtime, and oversee paperwork to maintain stable daily operations

Benefits

• Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,093 (before taxes).

What This Job Offers

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