Youth Development Counselor Supervisor - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County
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Youth Development Counselor Supervisor - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County

State of Pennsylvania

Location: Loysville,PA, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T09:07:34Z

Job Description:

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on young people by guiding and training them in a safe, secure, and structured environment? Do you possess strong, yet understanding leadership qualities? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC) is seeking a forward-thinking, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring supervisor who is committed to providing exceptional care to our residents. Apply now if you want a challenging and rewarding career!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Youth Development Counselor Supervisor, you will plan, develop, direct, coordinate, and administer an integrated rehabilitative services program for court committed and adjudicated delinquent residents housed at LYDC. You will actively supervise staff who provide rehabilitative treatment, education, recreation, and social development programs. In this role, you will ensure the safety and security of staff and residents by maintaining order and discipline that employs the least restrictive intervention techniques. It is important to be a positive role model by providing guidance in social and emotional growth, values, and ideals.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.

* Loysville Youth Development Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Varying 8-hour shifts include 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with 1 evening shift per week, and 1 weekend per month. This may change based on operational needs.

* Overtime and travel as needed.

* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $70,666 (before taxes).

* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* One year of experience as a Youth Development Counselor; or

* One year of professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre- delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency or criminal justice; or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of professional counseling experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, pre- delinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program.

Other Requirements:

* You must be willing to accept employment at Loysville Youth Development Center and commute to this location in Perry County.

* PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable

* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

* Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

* Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

* Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

* You must provide complete and accurate information or:

* your score may be lower than deserved.

* you may be disqualified.

* You may only apply/test once for this posting.

* Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

* Eligibility rules apply.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Youth Development Counselor for one or more years full-time?

* Yes

* No

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program?

* Yes

* No

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The Level of Performance you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

* Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MAINTAINS SECURITY MEASURES

Maintains security measures (such as checking doors, windows and locks, fire alarms, etc.), and cleanliness standards, and searches residents and all areas for contraband, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and residents.

* A. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards AND I have searched residents and all areas for contraband.

* B. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards; however, I HAVE NOT searched residents or areas for contraband.

* C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The security measures you maintained

* For what contraband you searched residents or areas

* The actual duties you performed

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MAINTAINS A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT

Maintain a safe and secure environment by being vigilant through the supervision of residents in order to provide a safe living environment, which includes the prevention of harmful behaviors by residents towards themselves or others, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with disruptive, emotionally disturbed, and suicidal youth to prevent escapes and control aggressiveness.

* A. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING setting.

* B. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING.

* C. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in a NON-RESTRICTIVE/NON-SECURE SETTING.

* D. I have successfully completed graduate-level college coursework related to behavioral science or criminal justice.

* E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The type(s) of youth you worked with (court adjudicated or non-court adjudicated)

* The specific setting you were in (restricted, secure, etc.)

* The actual duties you performed (responding to disruptive incidents or emergencies, utilizing de-escalation/restraint techniques, etc.)

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARES REPORTS, LOG BOOKS, AND DATA ENTRIES

Prepare, review, and submit incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; prepare daily progress reports and log book entries; and enter data into a case management system in order to maintain accurate records.

* A. I have experience preparing and reviewing incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; AND I have prepared daily progress reports and log book entries, and entered data into a case management system.

* B. I have experience preparing and reviewing incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; AND I have prepared daily progress reports and log book entries, but I have NOT entered data into a case management system.

* C. I have experience preparing other record keeping reports or documents not related to an individual's treatment progression.

* D. I have successfully completed graduate-level college coursework related to business writing, technical writing, or journalism.

* E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The type(s) of reports or documents you prepared or reviewed

* The type(s) of data you have entered into a case management system

* The actual duties you performed

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - IMPLEMENTS AND FACILITATES COMPETENCY AND TREATMENT GROUP CURRICULUMS

Implement and facilitate the competency (educational, skill building) and treatment (counseling) group curriculums to reinforce accountability, community protection, and competency development.

* A. I have experience implementing and facilitating the competency and treatment group curriculums for COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH.

* B. I have experience implementing and facilitating treatment group curriculums for ANY YOUTH, but I HAVE NOT implemented or facilitated the competency group curriculums.

* C. I have experience implementing and facilitating the competency group curriculums for ANY YOUTH, but I HAVE NOT implemented or facilitated treatment group curriculums.

* D. I have successfully completed graduate-level college coursework or training related to counseling or social work.

* E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The type(s) of treatment group curriculums you implemented or facilitated

* The type(s) of competency group curriculums you implemented or facilitated

* For whom were these curriculums implemented or facilitated (court adjudicated youth, any youth)

* The actual duties you performed

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University/Training Source

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - DEVELOPS, REVIEWS, AND IMPLEMENTS YOUTH TREATMENT PLANS

Develop, review, and implement youth treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, to ensure that residents receive the therapeutic services to which they are entitled.

* A. I have experience developing AND implementing treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, for COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH to ensure they received the therapeutic services to which they are entitled.

* B. I have experience developing AND implementing treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, for ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) to ensure they received the therapeutic services to which they were entitled.

* C. I have experience developing or implementing other types of plans, such as behavior, work training, educational, etc., for ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH). but I have NOT developed or implemented individualized counseling services.

* D. I have successfully completed graduate-level college coursework or training related to counseling, social work, or education.

* E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The type(s) of plans you developed or implemented

* The type(s) of individualized counseling services that were included in the plans

* The type(s) of youth you worked with (court adjudicated, non-court adjudicated)

* The actual duties you performed

* College/University/Training Source

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE TO RESIDENTS

Provide instruction and guidance to residents in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities, to include but not limited to, pro-social skills, moral reasoning, academic, workforce development skills and job training, and independent living skills and life skills; and role model pro-social values and ideals in order to provide insight into more responsible behaviors and to elicit a genuine desire to change.

* A. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities IN A RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING.

* B. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING.

* C. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities in a NON-RESTRICTIVE/NON-SECURE SETTING.

* D. I have successfully completed graduate-level college coursework related to behavioral sciences.

* E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The type(s) of youth you worked with (court adjudicated, non-court adjudicated)

* The specific setting you were in (restricted, secure, etc.)

* What instruction or guidance did you provide?

* The actual duties you performed

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - SUPERVISION

Plan and assign work to subordinates; monitor and review work for accuracy and in preparing performance evaluations; manage employee schedules and overtime use; conduct disciplinary investigations and take actions and resolve conflicts; hire new personnel; meet regularly with staff to review practices and procedures; participate in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements; and facilitate, attend, and participate in meetings, supervisory conferences and training programs to ensure all staff receive mandated training and any other relevant training to develop and maintain position skills and to provide effective and qualitative support and treatment services.

* A. I have experience planning and assigning work to subordinates; monitoring and reviewing work for accuracy, preparing performance evaluations; managing employee schedules and overtime use, conducting disciplinary investigations and have taken action and resolved conflicts; hiring of new personnel, meeting regularly with staff to review practices and procedures, attending, facilitating, and participating in meetings, supervisory conferences, and training programs, and I have ensured all staff received mandated training and any other relevant training.

* B. I have experience as a lead worker. I provided on the job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc., but I WAS NOT responsible for employee discipline or hiring decisions.

* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.

* D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

* The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

* The actual duties you performed

* Your level of responsibility (lead worker, supervisor, etc.)

* College/University/Training Source

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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