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

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services North Central 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.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays a key role in supporting residents and maintaining a secure living environment. It involves active supervision, guidance, and communication to promote safety and personal growth.

As a Juvenile Justice Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.
  • 1st shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 3rd shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Free Parking!
• Must be willing to work in Danville, Montour County
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: 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).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• You must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.