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Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals by guiding and training them in a safe, secure, and structured environment? Do you possess strong yet understanding leadership qualities, and are you able to act as a positive role model in a structured environment? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), Southeast Youth Development Center (SYDC) is seeking forward-thinking, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring supervisors who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents. The position will be responsible for planning, developing, directing, coordinating, and administering an integrated rehabilitative services program for court committed, adjudicated delinquent residents in the Youth Development Center and youth forestry camp system.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Youth Development Counselor Supervisor, you will plan, develop, direct, coordinate, and administer an integrated rehabilitative services program for court committed, adjudicated delinquent residents who are housed at the center. You will actively supervise professional and nonprofessional employees who provide rehabilitative treatment, education, recreation, and social development programs in accordance with bureau and agency policies.
In this role, you will ensure the safety and security of staff and residents by maintaining order and discipline through employing the least restrictive intervention techniques. An ideal candidate for the position will be a positive role model to staff and the residents by providing guidance in social and emotional growth and display pro-social values and ideals.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Hours of work: Varying shifts in a 24/7/365 operation, with holidays and weekends; 8-hour shifts normally consisting of: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Work schedule incudes (1) evening shift per week and (1) weekend per month.
- Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
- Travel and overtime as needed
- Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
- You must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center, Montgomery County
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- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Youth Development Counselor; or
- One year of professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre- delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, and a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency or criminal justice; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of professional counseling experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, pre- delinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a satisfactory completion of 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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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