Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor - Youth Forestry Camp

Are you looking for a chance to join a team that is deeply committed to helping court‑adjudicated youth build responsible habits and prepare for meaningful futures? As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, you help shape a safe and supportive community at Youth Forestry Camp #3. This position allows you to lead a dedicated team while encouraging positive growth in young residents.

Every day brings opportunities to mentor, support, and inspire others. Apply today for this role that is well suited for someone who welcomes challenges and wants to take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

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This position oversees the care, safety, and daily structure of adjudicated youth while guiding staff in their responsibilities. It supports a secure and stable environment that helps residents grow and meet important goals. As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintain Safety: Supervise residents and staff to prevent harmful behavior and keep all areas secure
• Guide Residents: Provide direction in daily routines, treatment activities, and personal development
• Support Staff: Train, observe, and review subordinate employees to strengthen their skills and performance
• Ensure Compliance: Apply agency policies, confidentiality rules, and collective bargaining requirements
• Manage Operations: Assign duties, monitor overtime, complete documentation, and maintain consistent procedures
• Respond Emergencies: Intervene in crisis situations and use the least restrictive methods to ensure order

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

• 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. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Travel:
  As needed
• Overtime:
  As needed, with both voluntary and potentially mandatory options.
• You must be willing to accept employment at Youth Forestry Camp #3 and commute to this location in Huntingdon County.
• 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 $61,862.00 (before taxes).

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

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

• 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…