THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
North Central Secure Treatment Unit has many opportunities for Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainees. These are entry-level jobs with lots of room for advancement.
Successful completion of the six-month training program results in a promotion to a Juvenile Justice Specialist with an increase in salary!
Join North Central Secure Treatment Unit in this extremely important work providing care for Pennsylvania's most at-risk youth, while fostering hope and opportunity for success.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee you will participate in a six-month formal classroom instruction and in an on-the-job training program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and worker traits of a Juvenile Justice Specialist.
Work involves attending and successfully completing the Juvenile Justice Academy that includes coursework in professionalism and ethics, adolescent development and behavior, principles of safety, security and supervision, group facilitation skills, effective communication skills, applicable Pennsylvania codes, CPR / AED and basic first-aid, use of mechanical devices, suicide management and awareness, Safe Crisis Management, medication awareness, cultural awareness, fire safety and search procedures.
An increase in the utilization of the training and techniques learned will occur with an increase in the knowledge and experience gained through the training period.
Work is performed under the direct and close supervision of a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor and / or other higher-level personnel who assign workload, provides guidance and direction, and reviews work in progress as well as upon completion for quality and adherence to established standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
5-day work week with 2 days off.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Special Requirement :
You must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirements :
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).
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 www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.
aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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