Juvenile Justice Specialist - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County
About The Position
The Juvenile Justice Specialist at the Department of Human Services is a role where you can make a real difference every day. This position offers a chance to guide young residents toward healthier choices while building your own professional skills. You will work in an environment that values teamwork, safety and personal growth. Join our agency and help shape positive futures. This position focuses on providing daily supervision, support and structure for residents at the Loysville Youth Development Center. The work ensures a safe environment while helping youth build positive behaviors needed for future success.
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.
- 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.
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
- Maintain constant awareness of residents to uphold safety and prevent harmful behaviors
- Prevent absconding and protect staff, residents and the community
- Conduct searches of individuals and areas to ensure a secure environment
- Supervise and instruct residents in hygiene, meals, recreation, work tasks and treatment activities
- Assist in carrying out the Master Case Planning System through documentation, meeting attendance and participation in programming
- Maintain order by using active supervision and least restrictive intervention techniques
Benefits
- excellent benefits
- pay increases
- paid leave and holidays
- opportunities for career advancement
- FREE PARKING!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
