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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, South Mountain 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 South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit in this extremely important work providing care for Pennsylvania's most at-risk youth, while fostering hope and opportunity for success.
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:
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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.
Full Time
Public Administration
$54k-72k (estimate)
04/04/2024
06/03/2024
pa.gov
HARRISBURG, PA
>50,000
2015
TOM WOLF
>$50B
Public Administration
Tom Wolf is a different kind of leader, and he has been a different kind of governor. Since taking office, Tom has taken a number of steps to make Pennsylvania a better place. As Pennsylvania governor, Tom is focused on three simple goals: jobs that pay, schools that teach, and government that works. Tom has fought for the people of Pennsylvania and he will continue to serve the best interests of the commonwealth.