Juvenile Justice Specialist - South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, Franklin County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Franklin County, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit as a Juvenile Justice Specialist with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You will help create a safe, structured environment where residents can grow and learn. Step into a position that values dedication, teamwork, and positive change. This position focuses on providing supervision, guidance, and care to adjudicated youth in a secure treatment setting. The role supports safety, structure, and personal growth for residents.

Requirements

Two 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 Successful completion of the Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 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 and drug screening.
Under the Child Protective Services 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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

Responsibilities

Monitor residents closely to prevent harmful behaviors and ensure a secure environment
Search residents and facility areas for contraband to protect staff and residents
Instruct residents in hygiene, meals, recreation, work tasks, and treatment activities
Document behavior, participate in programming and meetings, and assist residents with treatment goals
Provide clear verbal and written updates about residents and their environment
Demonstrate pro-social values to support emotional and social growth in residents