Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Danville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor for the North Central Secure Treatment Unit in Danville. You will supervise staff, support adjudicated youth, and maintain safety in a structured residential setting while guiding daily routines and treatment activities.

Key duties include safety oversight, incident response, staff training, and clear communication of resident progress.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the care, custody, activities, or personal guidance of adolescents or adults in human services, social services, law enforcement, correctional, educational, community or military settings.
• One year of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist or equivalent Federal Government title, as determined by the Office of Administration.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Safety oversight to maintain a secure environment.
• Direct residents during hygiene, meals, recreation, and treatment activities to support routines.
• Model positive values and guide residents toward responsible decisions.
• Train, observe, and supervise staff to improve care and programming.
• Intervene in emergencies, resolve complaints, and address disciplinary concerns.
• Communicate updates on resident behavior and environment to maintain consistency of care.

Skills

Youth care experience

Juvenile justice experience

Related field background

Education

Associate degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Are you looking to make a strong impact as a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor with the Department of Human Services? This position gives you the chance to model positive values and guide staff who support adjudicated youth each day at the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' North Central Secure Treatment Unit. Your steady leadership will help maintain order, encourage growth, and promote a secure environment. Step into a role where your commitment and focus help shape a safer future for young people.

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This position focuses on supervising staff and supporting adjudicated youth in a structured residential setting. You help maintain safety, guide daily routines, and encourage positive development for residents and employees. As a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Oversight:Monitor residents and staff to maintain a secure environment and prevent harmful behaviors
• Daily Guidance:Direct residents during hygiene, meals, recreation, and treatment activities to support steady routines
• Behavior Support:Model positive values and provide direction to encourage responsible decisions
• Staff Supervision:Train, observe, and guide subordinate employees to improve care and programming
• Incident Response:Intervene in emergencies, resolve complaints, and address disciplinary concerns as needed
• Communication Duties:Share updates on resident behavior and environmental conditions to maintain consistency of care

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• 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.
• Overtime: As needed, with both voluntary and potentially mandatory options.
• You must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Danville PA, Montour 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 $63,093.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Special Requirement

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

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 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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 once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.