What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Liaison Program Specialist - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Make a difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's youth as a Court Liaison Program Specialist! The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services , North Central Secure Treatment Unit is seeking a dedicated individual with a background in counseling delinquent juveniles to join our team. If you are looking to begin a new and rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Court Liaison Program Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate placement of adjudicated youth within facilities and specific programs in the Eastern Region. You will serve as a liaison between courts, probation officers, attorneys, and facilities to ensure that youth are placed in the least restrictive and most appropriate setting. You can expect to develop placement, transfer, and diversion plans in conjunction with the facility, probation officers, provider agencies, and attorneys and present these plans in court. In this position, you will visit facilities and conduct intakes through face-to-face interviews with youth. Additionally, you will attend and provide testimony at court hearings.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
- Travel and overtime as needed.
- Free parking!
- Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00 (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 :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirements :
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 :
Veterans :
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :
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
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.
Your results will be provided via email.
Salary : $58,035
