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Juvenile Justice Specialist

Central Counties Youth Center
Bellefonte, PA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Due to Department of Human Services regulations we are required to have male and female employees, however we are strongly in need of male applicants. Are you a student looking to gain experience working with kids while you are completing your degree, have just graduated and are looking for work experience, or a veteran of the Criminal Justice field interested in working with the juvenile population? The Central Counties Youth Center might be the place for you. We are a secure juvenile detention center located in Bellefonte, PA and we are seeking applicants for full time and part time Juvenile Justice Specialist positions. These positions are direct care staff working with kids between the ages of 10-17. Although we are a co-ed facility we strongly urge males to apply for this position. It is great experience for anyone looking to get into the field of Criminal Justice such as Probation or Police. Responsibilities include the supervision of daily activities, safety of the residents, security of the facility and teaching of life skills to the population. This position is regulated by the Department of Human Services and requires staff to complete background checks, be at least 21 years of age and have an associate's degree or 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree in a field related to working with kids or criminal justice. Waivers may be available for applicants who do not meet the educational requirements, depending on previous experience. Hours vary each week, and we work with you around class schedules for students looking for experience or those working other jobs. Most part-time employees work between 20-24 hours a week depending on your availability. In addition, full time employment comes with excellent benefits including health care, holiday pay, sick and vacation time, and paid training. Competitive salary. This is a great resume builder as we have former staff who are working with the Pennsylvania State Police, many Municipal Police Departments, County Probation Departments, County Sheriff Departments and many other human service and criminal justice related fields. Starting hourly wage is $20.21. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment will not be based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.

Pay: $20.82 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Bellefonte, PA 16823 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bellefonte, PA 16823: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21

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