Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, DHS - North Secure Treatment Unit

THE POSITION

As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, DHS with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, you will help residents build the skills they need for success. This role allows you to influence change through leadership, structure, and support. You will work with a dedicated team that promotes responsibility, safety, and positive development. Become part of a mission-driven agency focused on strengthening youth and communities.

This position supports the rehabilitation and social development of adjudicated youth through supervision, counseling, and structured guidance. The role promotes safety, growth, and responsible behavior in all daily activities. The duties include:

• Safety Oversight:
  Maintain constant supervision to ensure a safe environment and prevent harmful behaviors.
• Resident Supervision:
  Escort and monitor residents during activities, appointments, and visits on and off grounds.
• Behavior Guidance:
  Provide instruction that supports pro-social behavior, daily competencies, and responsible decision‑making.
• Case Management:
  Develop and update treatment plans through assessment, counseling, communication, and coordination with families and agencies.
• Documentation Duties:
  Prepare reports, record progress, and maintain required paperwork and data submissions.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with the treatment team, participate in meetings, and support programs that enhance resident development.

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Shift work, including weekends and holidays. The 8‑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. Schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Voluntary and mandatory overtime and travel as needed.
• Telework:
  No telework option.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $63,093.00 (before taxes).
• FREE parking!
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

• 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).
• Three years of experience in 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.
• One year of experience in 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.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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

• You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville PA, Montour County.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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;…