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Reference #: 4424842 THE POSITION Would you like an opportunity to join our team efforts to help court-adjudicated youth become more responsible and contributing citizens in their communities? The Department of Human Services, , Southeast Youth Development Center, is seeking dedicated first-line supervisors to effectively guide, assist, and motivate staff to make a difference in the lives of court-adjudicated youth. Our supervisors roll up their sleeves and actively engage in working directly with the people they supervise. They develop effective relationships with staff and court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems and provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors. All of our supervisors understand the importance of responding well in controversial situations and hold others and their selves accountable for actions. This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth. If this all sounds like a rewarding career, and you would feel good knowing you are helping change attitudes to improve our next generation, apply today and join us in achieving our mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, your duties include actively supervising employees involved in providing guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services to court-adjudicated youth in a secure or restricted setting. You assign tasks to staff, ensure timely completion of reports, and participate with staff in providing for the physical care, custody, and supervision of the youths' daily activities. This includes recreation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, work assignments, and program requirements.

You also assist professional staff in implementing treatment plans and reporting youths' progress in attaining goals. You maintain open communication with youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes. Also, you are required to maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth. This requires use of appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and to maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Shift work in a 24/7/365 operation, holidays and weekends; 8-hour shifts normally consisting of 7:00 AM to 3:00PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with no duty-free lunch, 5-day workweek with 2 set regular days off. Shifts are 8-hour shifts with no duty-free lunch. May change based on operational needs The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Travel as needed Overtime as needed both voluntary and possibly mandatory Must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Montgomery County. FREE PARKING! Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (commonwealth title); or Three 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 One year of experience in the care, custody, activities, or personal guidance of adolescents or adult in a human services or social services program, law enforcement or correctional program, or an educational, community, or military organization; and 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. Special Requirement: All employees must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. Other Requirements: is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

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.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.