What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Liaison Program Specialist - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Job order closes 1 / 13 / 25 11 : 59 pm Eastern
Reference # : 4768752 THE POSITIONMake 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! Watch this videoto see how you can make a difference!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs 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 theposition 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : Three years of experience working with juveniles, including one year of counseling experience in the area of rehabilitation of delinquent juveniles; and a bachelor's degree;or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements : You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements : A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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 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 an local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.
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