Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - Loysville Youth Development Center Job Lower Merion area,Pennsylvania USA,Social Work

THE POSITION

Are you ready to guide youth toward positive growth? The Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor position with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services offers an opportunity to lead positive change for youth. This role allows you to guide staff, support residents, and promote a safe and structured environment. You will help young people build responsibility and develop important life skills. Join the Loysville Youth Development Center team and make a meaningful impact every day!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supervises staff and guides the daily care, safety, and development of young people in the youth development center and youth forestry camp system. As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

Safety Oversight:
Monitor residents and staff to maintain a secure environment and prevent harmful behaviors
Daily Guidance:
Instruct and support residents in hygiene, recreation, work tasks, and treatment activities
Behavior Support:
Assist with case planning, reinforce expectations, and help residents work toward treatment goals
Staff Supervision:
Train, observe, and evaluate employees to ensure consistent care and effective intervention skills
Incident Response:
Address emergencies, intervene when needed, and apply appropriate techniques to maintain order
Administrative Tasks:
Complete records, reports, staffing reviews, and employee documentation according to policy

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
This position requires shift work in a 24/7/365 operation, including holidays and weekends. Eight-hour shifts normally consist of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with no duty-free lunch. You will have a 5-day work week with 2 regular days off.
Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,093.00 (before taxes).
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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; 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 adults 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:

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

Other Requirements:

You must be willing to accept employment at Loysville Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Loysville, Perry County.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for…