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Juvenile Justice Facility Program Director, DHS - South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-34653-41860

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

10/15/2025

Closing Date

10/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

41860

Position Number

00207023

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00210881

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region

Worksite Address

South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

Worksite Address

10056 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

HHS Intake Section

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a motivated and passionate professional looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact? The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/ocyf-info/ocyf-bureau-juvenile-justice-services) , is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Director to lead our South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit team. In this highly professional management role, you will have the opportunity to shape a positive, structured environment that empowers young individuals to build brighter futures. If you are eager to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to transformative outcomes, we invite you to take the next step in your career. Apply today and be a catalyst for lasting impact!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Juvenile Justice Facility Program Director, you will oversee the care, custody, and supervision of youth while directing, planning, and coordinating both administrative operations and programmatic services. You will ensure the safety and security of all residents by providing direct oversight to all employees and residents while guiding, coaching, and developing cultural expectations and rules through a therapeutic milieu. Duties include formulating and implementing treatment practices, rules, and regulations, and participating in the development of overall program objectives, goals, and activities related to residential rehabilitation. Additionally, you will coordinate with facility staff, courts, families, and other organizations to ensure treatment programming and the exchange of information.

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=00207023) .

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. May change based on operation needs.

+ Travel: As Needed

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

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $88,235.00 (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:

+ Three years of professional counseling experience with delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, which includes two years of professional supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency, or criminal justice;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional supervisory experience counseling delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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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

How much full-time professional counseling experience do you possess with delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 to less than 3 years

+ 1 to less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

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 posses two or more years of full-time professional supervisory experience counseling delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program?

+ 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

How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency, or criminal justice?

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.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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 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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provide technical assistance to and serve as a liaison between facility staff, judges, probation officers or police, social agencies, and community groups or organizations regarding treatment programs for residents of the juvenile justice facility.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff AND external parties regarding treatment programs for residents of a juvenile justice facility.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff OR external parties regarding treatment programs for residents of a juvenile justice facility.

+ C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT related to treatment programs for residents of a juvenile justice facility.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communication.

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

+ Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom.

+ The topic(s) of the information provided.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES

Develop and implement agency administrative and programmatic rules, regulations, objectives, training initiatives, and clinical treatment practices related to residential treatment and rehabilitation.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing and implementing rules, objectives, or practices related to residential treatment and rehabilitation.

+ B. I have experience developing rules, objectives, or practices related to residential treatment and rehabilitation. I did NOT implement these rules, objectives, or practices.

+ C. I have experience implementing rules, objectives, or practices related to residential treatment and rehabilitation. I did NOT develop these rules, objectives, or practices.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development or policy implementation.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

11

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 rules, objectives, or practices related to residential treatment and rehabilitation.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – SUPERVISION

Perform the full range of supervisory duties. This includes assigning and reviewing work; monitoring time, attendance, and work schedules; approving leave; evaluating employee performance; disciplining employees for misconduct; filling vacant positions; identifying training needs for staff; and reviewing purchases/expenditures.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience performing supervisory duties which included monitoring time, attendance, and work schedules, approving leave, evaluating employee performance, disciplining employees for misconduct, filling vacant positions, and identifying training needs for staff. This supervisory experience included second level supervision (supervising a supervisor).

+ B. I have experience performing supervisory duties which included monitoring time, attendance, and work schedules, approving leave, evaluating employee performance, disciplining employees for misconduct, filling vacant positions, and identifying training needs for staff. This supervisory experience was first level supervision (supervising non-supervisory staff).

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

14

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.

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS

Conduct investigations into suspected or reported cases of alleged child abuse. Determine appropriate actions on substantiated cases. Ensure reportable incidents are communicated within acceptable time frames.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting investigations into suspected or reported cases of alleged child abuse. I have determined appropriate actions on substantiated cases and ensured reportable incidents are communicated within acceptable time frames.

+ B. I have experience conducting investigations into suspected or reported cases of alleged child abuse. I have ensured reportable incidents are communicated within acceptable time frames but DID NOT determine appropriate actions on substantiated cases.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to investigations.

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

+ Your experience conducting investigations into suspected or reported cases of alleged child abuse.

+ Your experience determining appropriate actions on substantiated cases or ensuring reportable incidents are communicated within acceptable time frames.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – EVALUATE PLANS AND OPERATIONS

Evaluate juvenile justice facility operations to ensure the safety and security of employees, residents, and the community. Review facility operation and improvement plans to identify any issues or concerns with the safety and security of facilities. Recommend changes to plans or programs to resolve concerns.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience evaluating juvenile justice facility operations to ensure the safety and security of employees, residents, and the community. I reviewed facility operation or improvement plans to identify any issues or concerns and recommended changes to plans or programs to resolve concerns.

+ B. I have experience evaluating juvenile justice facility operations to ensure the safety and security of employees, residents, and the community. I reviewed facility operation or improvement plans to identify any issues or concerns, but I DID NOT recommend changes to plans or programs to resolve concerns.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program or plan development or evaluation, or facility operations.

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

19

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 evaluating juvenile justice facility operations to ensure the safety and security of employees, residents, and the community.

+ Your experience reviewing facility operation or improvement plans to identify any issues or concerns or recommending changes to plans or programs to resolve concerns.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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