Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Consultant (Program Analyst 2)

THE POSITION

The Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Consultant offers you the chance to support meaningful reform across the statewide juvenile justice system. This role encourages fresh ideas, teamwork, and steady progress toward better outcomes for youth. It allows you to partner with leaders who are committed to using evidence-based practices. The JJSES Consultant position gives you the opportunity to strengthen communities and help guide lasting improvements.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on supporting statewide advancement of the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy through committee collaboration, county engagement, and evidence-based system improvement. As a Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, schedule to be established. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• One year as a Program Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience, one of which includes professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess two years or more of full-time professional juvenile justice experience, which includes utilizing at least one of the following evidence-based practices: Youth Level of Service, trauma screening, Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument, and/or juvenile justice case planning.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and sim