Juvenile Justice Trainee: Path to Specialist Role

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Southeast Secure Treatment Unit seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee with the Department of Human Services to develop the skills needed to support and guide youth. You will learn under experienced staff and progress toward a full Juvenile Justice Specialist role with increased responsibilities and pay.

The six‑month training includes classroom instruction and hands-on work.

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.
• Subject to satisfactory criminal history, medical and drug screening as per policy.

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's Southeast Secure Treatment Unit seeks a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee with the Department of Human Services to develop the skills needed to support and guide youth. You will learn under experienced staff and progress toward a full Juvenile Justice Specialist role with increased responsibilities and pay.

The six‑month training includes classroom instruction and hands-on work.