Juvenile Justice Trainee: Path to Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit in Danville. You will undergo six months of classroom and hands-on training, growing into a Juvenile Justice Specialist with increased responsibilities and pay.

Starting salary as a Trainee is $21.22 per hour with a promotion to $27.69 per hour after completion.

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 Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit in Danville. You will undergo six months of classroom and hands-on training, growing into a Juvenile Justice Specialist with increased responsibilities and pay.

Starting salary as a Trainee is $21.22 per hour with a promotion to $27.69 per hour after completion.