Juvenile Service Worker (Full Time)

Westmoreland-County; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County seeks a dedicated professional to supervise, conduct, and coordinate juvenile resident activities and functions within our detention center. The role emphasizes safety, discipline, documentation, and collaboration with staff to support residents’ needs and development.

You will administer assessments, document behaviors, and assist in admissions, transport, and reporting. The position requires an Associate degree in justice/corrections, 5–11 months of child care experience, a

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Administration of Justice, Corrections, or related field.
• 5-11 months child care experience or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License; must meet DPW and State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, conduct, and coordinate resident activities and functions.
• Ensure safety and security of residents; conduct room, property, and other checks.
• Document behaviors; maintain behavior log, visits, hearings, and medical information.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Office software

Education

Associate degree in justice/corrections

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To supervise, conduct, and coordinate juvenile resident activities and functions

A career with Westmoreland County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while serving one of Pennsylvania's most vibrant and growing communities.

County employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive retirement plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We are committed to supporting our workforce through programs and resources that promote both personal and professional success.

Westmoreland County fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where dedication, integrity, innovation, and public service are valued and recognized. With diverse career opportunities across numerous departments and unions, employees can build rewarding careers while contributing to the health, safety, and well-being of our community.

Join a team that is committed to excellence in public service and dedicated to making a positive difference every day. Westmoreland County is proud to attract and retain talented professionals who are passionate about serving others and helping shape the future of our region.

Follow the link below to learn more about all that Westmoreland County has to offer:

https://www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/2377/You-Belong-Here

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

1. Supervises, conducts, and coordinates resident activities and functions including visitations, meals, life skills program, recreation and shower activities, admission and discharge, etc
2. Ensures the safety and security of residents, conducts room, property, and other checks
3. Implements disciplinary actions through verbal orders, behavior modification program, problem solving, conflict resolution, isolation, crisis intervention, etc including physical restraint of acting out youth
4. Enforces detention rules
5. Assists in the documentation of positive and negative behaviors; maintains behavior log, records visitors. Hearings, and medical information
6. Notifies parents regarding resident admission
7. Prepares verbal and written reports as required
8. Admits juvenile offenders, takes urine samples, conducts visual searches, takes property inventory, assess bodily injuries, etc
9. Transports juveniles to hospital, attorney, etc
10. Orders supplies
11. Performs duties of the Shift Supervisor during absences
12. Administers assessment tools including Problem Severity Index, MAPI, drug and alcohol screening, and behavioral and health assessment; communicates results and significant findings to appropriate personnel

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

1. Attends trainings and meetings as necessary
2. Performs other job duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives instruction and occasional supervision from the Director of Juvenile Detention and Shelter.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works indoors in adequate work space, lighting, temperatures and ventilation.
2. Works indoors with average exposure to noise and stress, but subject to frequent disruptions.
3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
4. Works daily with volatile and potentially hostile or aggressive individuals.
5. Works effectively within a juvenile detention center

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching as necessary to carry out job duties.
2. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.
3. Light to medium work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of 20 pounds.
4. Must be able to cope with the physical, mental and emotional stress of the job.
5. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING:
   Associates Degree in Administration of Justice, Corrections, or related field
2. WORK EXPERIENCE:
   5-11 months child care experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
   A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
   Must meet DPW and State regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential functions of job.
2. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling.
3. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with general public, co-workers and others.
4. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.
5. Must possess technical knowledge of operating personal computers, Microsoft Office, Windows platform programs, and other office equipment.
6. Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate several schedules and details.
7. Must possess ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and prepare invoices, billings and reports.
8. Must possess ability to compose routine correspondence.
9. Must possess ability to interact effectively with several departments and outside agencies, using tact and discretion.
10. Must possess some knowledge of child welfare regulations, terminology and procedures.

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