Youth Justice Specialist in Training

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee in Collegeville, Montgomery County. This full-time role starts at $21.22 per hour, with a clear path to promotion to Juvenile Justice Specialist after six months of training, higher pay, and broader responsibilities.

During six months of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, you will learn to support adjudicated youth, participate in

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Training participation: Attend formal classroom sessions and complete 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Crisis management

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee in Collegeville, Montgomery County. This full-time role starts at $21.22 per hour, with a clear path to promotion to Juvenile Justice Specialist after six months of training, higher pay, and broader responsibilities.

During six months of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, you will learn to support adjudicated youth, participate in