Juvenile Justice Trainee: Grow Into a Specialist Full-Time

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at Loysville Youth Development Center. This six-month program leads to a promotion with salary growth, as you learn from experienced staff and support youth in need.

Program includes classroom instruction and hands-on practice practicing communication, supervision, and youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend formal classroom sessions and complete assigned learning activities
• Skill Development: Apply new techniques in communication, supervision, and youth engagement
• Safety Practices: Follow procedures for security, crisis response, and safe facility operations
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate ethical behavior and positive interactions with youth and staff
• Guided Experience: Work under supervision while receiving feedback to improve performance

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at Loysville Youth Development Center. This six-month program leads to a promotion with salary growth, as you learn from experienced staff and support youth in need.

Program includes classroom instruction and hands-on practice practicing communication, supervision, and youth engagement.