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Juvenile Court Consultant

Salary

$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-26911-41450

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX Juv Crt Jdgs Comm

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

41450

Position Number

50661218

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

818400

Bureau / Division

Executive Offices, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission

Worksite Address

601 Commonwealth Avenue

Worksite Address

Suite 4600

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Matthew Haun

Contact Phone

717.787.8838

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a seasoned criminal justice professional who has experience with juvenile probation? Utilize your skill set and join our team as a Juvenile Court Consultant within the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission (JCJC). We are excited to welcome a highly motivated Consultant to provide comprehensive technical assistance to juvenile court judges, chief juvenile probation officers, and others regarding juvenile justice issues throughout the Commonwealth. Help us in providing leadership and support to enable Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system to achieve its goals related to community protection, offender accountability, restoration of crime victims, and youth competency development. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Juvenile Court Consultant, you will provide ongoing guidance and support to juvenile court judges and juvenile probation departments regarding programs, organizational procedures, and operations to ensure compliance with JCJC standards and JCJC endorsed best practices designed to improve juvenile court and juvenile probation services. You will provide technical assistance regarding the implementation of balanced and restorative justice principles and the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy, in addition to conducting comprehensive evaluations of juvenile probation departments and making recommendations for the improvement of services. If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career with a nationally recognized leader in juvenile justice, the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges' Commission wants to hear from you!

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=50661218) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ 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 professional experience as a juvenile probation officer and a master's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a closely related field ; or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes five years of professional experience as a juvenile probation officer.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

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

Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional experience as a juvenile probation officer?

+ 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 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.

03

How much graduate coursework have you completed in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ A conferred Master's degree or higher

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

04

How much professional experience do you possess in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a closely related field?

+ 1 year or more

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

05

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.

06

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 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 –MONITORS AND EVALUATES COMPLIANCE

Conducts on-site monitoring and evaluation of county juvenile courts and juvenile probation departments to ensure compliance with juvenile court judges' commission standards and endorsed best practices. Makes recommendations for change/corrective action to county juvenile courts and juvenile probation departments.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience independently conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation of juvenile courts and juvenile probation departments to ensure compliance with Juvenile Court Judges' Commission standards and endorsed best practices AND I have made recommendations for change/corrective action of juvenile justice programs and operations.

+ B. I have experience independently conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation of juvenile courts and juvenile probation departments to ensure compliance with Juvenile Court Judges' Commission standards and endorsed best practices. I have NOT made recommendations for change/corrective action of juvenile justice programs and operations.

+ C. I have experience independently conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation programs or departments to ensure compliance with standards and best practices in any setting.

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

08

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 actual duties you performed related to conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation

+ The types of recommendations for change/corrective action you made

+ Your level of responsibility

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CONSULTATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides consultative assistance and advice to the county juvenile courts and juvenile probation departments such as interpreting policies and procedures regarding the use of evidence-based practices and other programs, advising various juvenile justice stakeholders on the principles of balanced and restorative justice and Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system enhancement strategy, and providing education information to public groups.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience independently providing consultation and technical assistance to juvenile courts and probation departments regarding operations. This included interpreting policies and procedures and advising judges, state and county administrators, juvenile probation officers, and stakeholders on restorative justice principles and evidence-based practices.

+ B. I have experience independently providing consultation and technical assistance to juvenile courts and probation departments regarding operations. This included interpreting policies and procedures and advising law enforcement officers and stakeholders on restorative justice principles and evidence-based practices. I did NOT advise judges or state and county administrators.

+ C. I have experience independently providing consultation and technical assistance regarding the interpretation of policies and procedures while working in any setting or environment.

+ D. I have successfully completed graduate coursework in public speaking or communications.

+ E. I have NO experience or training 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to discussing policy and procedural problems and providing advice or assistance

+ The type of assistance or advice you provided and to whom

+ Your level of responsibility

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 – ANALYZES AND INTERPRETS STATISTICAL AND RESEARCH DATA

Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical and research data including information from the Pennsylvania juvenile court annual report, statewide outcome measures report, juvenile court judge's commission recidivism report, and other technical reports in order to project future needs such as funding, staffing and program development.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience independently collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data, research data, and technical reports to determine funding, staffing, and program development needs. I was responsible for the ENTIRE process.

+ B. I have experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data, research data, and technical reports to determine funding, staffing, and program development needs. I was only responsible for a PORTION of the process.

+ C. I have successfully completed graduate coursework in statistics or research.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing and interpreting statistical and research data

+ Your level of responsibility

14

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

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PREPARES WRITTEN COMMUNICATION MATERIALS

Prepares written communication materials in a clear, concise, and logical manner. Prepares written communications such as court service visit reports and other technical reports, training materials, and informational materials such as newsletters and website articles.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing written communication materials such as such as court service visit reports and other technical reports, training materials, and informational materials such as newsletters and website articles in a clear, concise, and logical manner. I was responsible for the final content of the document.

+ B. I have experience preparing PORTIONS OR SECTIONS of written communication materials such as such as court service visit reports and other technical reports, training materials, and informational materials such as newsletters and website articles in a clear, concise, and logical manner. I was NOT responsible for the final content of the document.

+ C. I have successfully completed graduate coursework in technical writing or report writing.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

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 actual duties you performed related to preparing written communication

+ The types of communication you prepared

+ Your level of responsibility

17

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