Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee - Southeast Youth Development Center, Montgomery County
About The Position
Join the Southeast Secure Treatment Unit as a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. This role offers the opportunity to build strong skills while helping young people make better choices. In this role, you will learn from experienced staff and grow into a trusted support for youth in need. This is the first step toward a meaningful career that creates real change. Successful completion of the six-month training program results in a promotion to a Juvenile Justice Specialist with an increase in salary.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must submit and have approved satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
- Must successfully complete a medical examination and a drug screening test.
Responsibilities
- Attend formal classroom sessions and complete assigned learning activities
- Assist adjudicated youth in hygiene, meals, recreation, work tasks, and structured programs
- Follow procedures for security, crisis response, and safe facility operations
- Participate in meetings and contribute to group planning and discussions
- Complete logs, forms, and reports to document daily observations and progress
- Act prudently in crisis situations and apply trained techniques to maintain order
Benefits
- Contractual pay increases
- Paid holidays
- Leave entitlements
- Opportunity for advancement
- Shift selection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
