Juvenile Justice Specialist - North East Secure Treatment Unit, Luzerne County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Luzerne County, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Services, North East Secure Treatment Unit, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist to help guide individuals toward healthier choices. This role allows you to contribute to a supportive setting where safety and encouragement are top priorities. Each day brings a new opportunity to build trust and inspire positive change. This position is ideal for someone who wants to lift up others through steady leadership.

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.
• You must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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

• Observe residents closely to maintain safety and prevent harmful actions
• Search residents and facility areas to identify and remove prohibited items
• Support residents in hygiene, work tasks, recreation, and treatment activities
• Model positive behavior and offer strategies that promote responsible choices
• Share updates on residents and the facility through written and verbal reports
• Act quickly in crisis situations to maintain order and reduce risks

Benefits

• Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the stating annual salary of $57,772.00 (before taxes).

What This Job Offers

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