Juvenile Justice Trainee: Grow into a Specialist

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Langdon (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at the North East Secure Treatment Unit in Pittston. The six‑month program provides classroom instruction and hands‑on experience under close supervision to build skills supporting adjudicated youth.

Starting salary is $21.22 per hour; after successful completion you become a Juvenile Justice Specialist at $27.69 per hour, with full

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, FBI).
• Medical exam and drug screening required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal classroom sessions and complete learning activities.
• Assist adjudicated youth in hygiene, meals, recreation, and programs.
• Follow safety procedures for security and crisis response.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to planning.
• Complete logs, forms, and progress reports.
• Act prudently in crisis situations and maintain order.

Skills

Youth support

Crisis response

Team engagement

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at the North East Secure Treatment Unit in Pittston. The six‑month program provides classroom instruction and hands‑on experience under close supervision to build skills supporting adjudicated youth.

Starting salary is $21.22 per hour; after successful completion you become a Juvenile Justice Specialist at $27.69 per hour, with full