Juvenile Justice Trainee: Path to Specialist

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee position at the Southeast Secure Treatment Unit in Collegeville, PA. You will undergo six months of classroom instruction and hands-on experience to develop skills for assisting adjudicated youth under supervision.

Successful completion leads to a promotion to Juvenile Justice Specialist with salary growth. The role requires shift work in a 24/7 operation and a starting hourly rate, with opportunities for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend formal classroom sessions and complete assigned learning activities.
• Youth Support: Assist adjudicated youth in hygiene, meals, recreation, work tasks, and structured programs.
• Safety Practices: Follow procedures for security, crisis response, and safe facility operations.
• Team Engagement: Participate in meetings and contribute to group planning and discussions.
• Record Keeping: Complete logs, forms, and reports to document daily observations and progress.
• Crisis Response: Act prudently in crisis situations and apply trained techniques to maintain order.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee position at the Southeast Secure Treatment Unit in Collegeville, PA. You will undergo six months of classroom instruction and hands-on experience to develop skills for assisting adjudicated youth under supervision.

Successful completion leads to a promotion to Juvenile Justice Specialist with salary growth. The role requires shift work in a 24/7 operation and a starting hourly rate, with opportunities for