Youth Development Counselor Supervisor - Southeast Youth Development Center

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping young people overcome challenges? Do you possess proven leadership and supportive counseling skills? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), is seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring Youth Development Counselor Supervisors who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents. If you want to foster positive change in youth that enables them to realize their full potential, then we encourage you to apply today and drive our success!

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As a Youth Development Counselor Supervisor, you will supervise a staff that provides rehabilitative treatment, education, recreation, and social development programs for court committed and adjudicated delinquent residents in the youth development center/youth forestry camp (YDC/YFC) system. You will administer integrated rehabilitative services programs and implement individual resident case management plans. You will also ensure the delivery of effective resident care and custody, adherence to principles and practices, and appropriate programming for overactive, emotionally disturbed, or suicidal residents.

This role requires the ability to instruct and guide residents as they develop proper and acceptable behavior, as well as a genuine desire to deliver therapeutic services that elicit positive change. In addition, you will modify or update treatment goals, initiate the release process, and coordinate continued treatment from aftercare service providers.

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• The Southeast Youth Development Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Varying 8-hour shifts will include 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with 1 evening shift per week, and 1 weekend per month. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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 starting annual salary of $72,252.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Youth Development Counselor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional counseling experience with court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile justice, or criminal justice; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional counseling experience with court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program.

Other Requirements:

• You must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Montgomery County.
• 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.
• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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, 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.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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