Reference #: 4616383 THE POSITION The Department of Human Services, Loysville Youth Development Center, is seeking dedicated counselors to work in the rehabilitation and social development of adjudicated delinquent youth in a state-operated facility. The Loysville Youth Development Center is seeking employees who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actively engage in developing effective relationships with staff and court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems and provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors. This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK You will develop and implement effective individual treatment plans for court-adjudicated youth that produce positive results in changed behaviors; intervene in crisis and controversial situations to prevent harmful behaviors while holding others plus yourself accountable for actions; engage with court-adjudicated youth requiring guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services in a secure or restricted setting; develop, implement, and monitor individual treatment program plans to include individual, group, and family counseling sessions; assess and counsel youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes; address crisis situations to maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth; and use appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours will be determined through shift work in a 24/7 operation, including holidays and weekends. Shifts are normally 8 hours with no duty-free lunch. Workweeks are 5 days on and 2 days off. Possible shifts are as follows: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM 3:00 Pm to 11:00 PM

You may have to work overtime as needed and possible mandatory. You may have to travel as needed. FREE PARKING! Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,903 (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: Five years of experience as a Youth Development Aide;or Four years of experience as a Youth Development Aide Supervisor;or One year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of 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 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: PA residency requirementis 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 and a drug screening.

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 no 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.