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Youth Development Counselor Manager - Southeast Youth Development Center

Salary

$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-23447-41830

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Estrn Rgn

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

41830

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00210783

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Eastern Region

Worksite Address

Southeast Youth Development Center

Worksite Address

1212 Mokychic Drive

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have experience working with at-risk youth and want to have a positive impact on their lives and those you work with every day? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/contact/DHS-Offices/Pages/OCYF-Bureau%20of%20Juvenile%20Justice%20Services.aspx) , is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring manager who is committed to providing services that directly affect the lives of court-adjudicated youth. This position will be located at our newest facility, the Southeast Youth Development Center (YDC) in Montgomery County. If you take pride in knowing your work helps the youth entrusted to your care, we encourage you to join our management team and apply today!

Watch this video (https://player.vimeo.com/video/939604604?badge=0&autopause=0&player\_id=0&app\_id=58479) to see how you can make a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Youth Development Counselor Manager, you will plan, organize, and direct residential care and treatment, as well as the social development and rehabilitation programs for adjudicated youth housed at the facility. You will oversee a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable environment in accordance with institutional and DHS policies and regulations. You will direct two treatment units through the supervision of two YDC supervisors, developing goals and objectives, reviewing and evaluating work, in order to ensure the planning and coordination of overall programming, supervision, cost efficiency and treatment undertaken in the units; and that quality childcare services are provided.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50697511) .

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.

+ Overtime and travel: As needed

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ You must be willing to accept employment at Southeast Youth Development Center, Montgomery County and commute to this facility.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,678.00 (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:

+ One year of experience as a Youth Development Counselor Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Two years of professional counseling experience with court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program, one of which was supervisory, and a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile justice, or criminal justice;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional counseling experience, one of which was supervisory, with court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program.

Other Requirements:

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor 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 willnotbe 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 [email protected] .

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

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 experiencemustalso 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.

03

Do you possess two years of professional counseling experience with court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program, one of which was supervisory?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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 experiencemustalso 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.

05

CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 question 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 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT YOUTH TREATMENT PLANS

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

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience developing AND implementing treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, for COURT ADJUDICATED INDIVIDUALS to ensure they receive the therapeutic services to which they are entitled.

+ b. I have experience developing AND implementing treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, for SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED INDIVIDUALS (other than court adjudicated individuals) to ensure they receive the therapeutic services to which they are entitled.

+ c. I have experience developing AND implementing other types of plans, such as behavior, work training, education, etc., for SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED INDIVIDUALS, but I have NOT developed or implemented individualized counseling services.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, or education.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

07

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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience developing or implementing plans

+ The type of plans you developed or implemented

+ The type of individualized counseling services that were included in the plans

+ The type of individual with whom you worked

08

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

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROVIDE 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.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to COURT ADJUDICATED RESIDENTS in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities.

+ b. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to RESIDENTS (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED) in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities.

+ c. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to ANY NON-RESIDENT individual in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to behavioral sciences.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

10

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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The type of individuals with whom you worked

+ The specific setting of the job

+ The type of instruction or guidance you provided

11

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

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SUPERVISION

Performs the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience performing supervisory duties which includes assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience includes SECOND LEVEL SUPERVISION (supervising a supervisor).

+ b. I have experience performing supervisory duties which includes assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience was FIRST LEVEL SUPERVISION (supervising non-supervisory staff).

+ c. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

13

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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, approving leave, etc.)

+ The type of staff you supervised (supervisory, non-supervisory, etc.)

+ Your specific responsibilities

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PERFORM INVESTIGATIONS

Investigate allegations of suspected abuse, issues associated with treatment program inefficiencies, and policy violations; make recommendations as to whether disciplinary action should occur; and initiate corrective action as appropriate.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience investigating allegations of suspected abuse, issues associated with treatment program inefficiencies, and policy violations with COURT ADJUDICATED INDIVIDUALS; AND I have made recommendations as to whether disciplinary action should occur or to initiate any corrective action.

+ b. I have experience investigating allegations of suspected abuse, issues associated with treatment program inefficiencies, and policy violations with SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED INDIVIDUALS (other than court adjudicated individuals); AND I have made recommendations as to whether disciplinary action should occur or to initiate corrective action.

+ c. I have experience conducting ANY types of investigations.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to criminal justice.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

15

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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience conducting investigations

+ The type of investigations you conducted

+ The type of individuals with whom you worked

+ The type of disciplinary action or corrective action you recommended

16

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

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov