Youth Justice Trainee: Build Impact in 6 Months

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's North East Secure Treatment Unit is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. You will learn from experienced staff and support youth in need under supervision, with a six-month training that leads to promotion.

Successful completion advances to a Juvenile Justice Specialist with salary advancement; role is full-time in Pittston, Luzerne County with 24/7 operation;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend formal classroom sessions and complete assigned learning activities
• Assist adjudicated youth in hygiene, meals, recreation, work tasks, and structured programs
• Follow procedures for security, crisis response, and safe facility operations
• Participate in meetings and contribute to group planning and discussions
• Complete logs, forms, and reports to document daily observations and progress
• Act prudently in crisis situations and apply trained techniques to maintain order

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's North East Secure Treatment Unit is seeking a Juvenile Justice Specialist Trainee within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. You will learn from experienced staff and support youth in need under supervision, with a six-month training that leads to promotion.

Successful completion advances to a Juvenile Justice Specialist with salary advancement; role is full-time in Pittston, Luzerne County with 24/7 operation;