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Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-80177-41820
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Estrn Rgn
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 41820
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit: F5
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00210783
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Eastern Region
Worksite Address:Southeast Youth Development Center
Worksite Address: 1200 Mokychick Drive
City: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19426
Contact Name: HHS Intake Section
Contact Email: ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
THE POSITION
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.
Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career at our new facility location!
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:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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
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.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
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.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Youth Development Counselor for one or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MAINTAINS SECURITY MEASURES
Maintains security measures (such as checking doors, windows and locks, fire alarms, etc.), and cleanliness standards, and searches residents and all areas for contraband, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and residents.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N...
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-80177-41820
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Estrn Rgn
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 41820
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit: F5
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00210783
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Eastern Region
Worksite Address:Southeast Youth Development Center
Worksite Address: 1200 Mokychick Drive
City: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19426
Contact Name: HHS Intake Section
Contact Email: ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
THE POSITION
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.
Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career at our new facility location!
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
- FREE PARKING!
- 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
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.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
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.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Youth Development Counselor for one or more years full-time?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program?
- Yes
- No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
- Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MAINTAINS SECURITY MEASURES
Maintains security measures (such as checking doors, windows and locks, fire alarms, etc.), and cleanliness standards, and searches residents and all areas for contraband, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and residents.
- A. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards AND I have searched residents and all areas for contraband.
- B. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards; however, I HAVE NOT searched residents or areas for contraband.
- C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N...
