Juvenile Justice Specialist - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County

About the role

The Department of Human Services North Central Secure Treatment Unit seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist to support residents and maintain a secure living environment. This role requires active supervision, guidance, and communication to promote safety and personal growth.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

This position requires 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.

Necessary special requirements include being at least 21 years old at the time of application and being able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Full-time employment, 5-day work week with 2 days off Shift work in a 24/7/365 operation including evenings, holidays and weekends. 8-hour shifts with no duty-free lunch.

Pay

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

Schedule

Shift work in a 24/7/365 operation including evenings, holidays and weekends. 8-hour shifts with no duty-free lunch.

Additional Information

Free Parking! Must be willing to work in Danville, Montour County Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.