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Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor (11pm - 7am Shift)

Salary

$59,079.00 Annually

Location

Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-00366E

Department

Court Administration

Division

Juvenile Justice Center

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

11/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor position provides supervision and directs Youth Care Workers in the care and custody of youths who have been alleged and/or adjudicated delinquent, and are residents of the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor is operationally responsible, through the work performed by subordinate positions, for the security and care of youths on a day-to-day basis.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Juvenile Justice Center Deputy Director of Operations and/or a higher-level official in the Juvenile Justice Center.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is responsible for supervision over the following classifications: Youth Care Worker and Juvenile Justice Center Assistant Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Assists in the management of detention operations and provides direct care work to the juveniles in the institution, and direction and supervisor of childcare services during the assigned shift.

Develops work assignments for Youth Care Workers and schedules post assignments on a daily basis.

Informs Youth Care Workers of new and revised procedures and policies.

Tours and inspects facility on a routine basis to ascertain general circumstances, observe work in progress, and the overall activities conducted during shift.

Determines coverage needs according to changing circumstances as a result of special programs, fire drills, and youth transports outside of the facility.

Observes activities, groups, and conduct while assessing atmosphere.

Coordinates and assigns staff as necessary to provide complete coverage of the facility.

Trains newly hired Youth Care Workers and reports immediately on any difficulties or potential problems.

Provides information and recommends changes in programs, goals, policies, and operations and assists in the development of same.

Provides control and handles juvenile inappropriate behavior, including the use of restraints or isolation when necessary, and issues incident reports.

Provides information for inclusion in and/or prepares statistical and other reports.

Ensures that applicable laws and statutes are followed.

Responsible for the control of youth medication. Issues medications on established schedules and documents any responses.

Responds to any needed medical care. Provides first aid when needed.

Assesses and determines nature/cause of any facility problems and takes or suggests corrective action in procedures or operations.

Prepares daily shift reports, detailing any prominent events during shift.

Prepares special reports and performs related administrative duties.

Performs job related duties as assigned, including duties of a Youth Care Worker as needed.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Social or Behavioral sciences or a related field of study; AND

At least three (3) years full-time experience as a Youth Care Worker with the County of Northampton; OR

At least three (3) years of full-time experience in a field working with youths with emotional, social, or legal problems.

NOTE: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Criminal Justice may be substituted for one (1) year of the general work experience requirement; AND

Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the regulations and operations affecting all aspects of the operation of a facility housing youths who have been alleged or adjudicated delinquent.

Knowledge of the supervisory methods and techniques commonly employed in planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of Youth Care Workers.

Knowledge of the growth stages of youth social, emotional, and mental development through the teen years.

Skill in communicating and supervising the activities of youth in custody, including ensuring their safety and security.

Ability to establish and maintain understanding and effective relationships with youth and professionals in the field.

Ability to use physical techniques to control resident typically between the ages of 16 and 18 years of age.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Must be available to work shifts in a 24 hour, 7-day operation.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, paper shredder, radio, and handcuffs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds, while physical restraining a resident.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment varies.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: CS/GR20

UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated December 2024

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Do you possess a valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

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Do you have an Associate's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a related field of study? If yes you must attach a copy of your college transcript(s) - unofficial copies are accepted - to qualify. If you have difficulties uploading your transcripts, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting close date. Failure to provide this required documentation will result in the rejection of your application.

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Do you have at least three (3) years of full-time experience in a field working with youths with emotional, social, or legal problems? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Criminal Justice. If yes, you must attach your college transcript(s) - unofficial copies are accepted - to qualify. If you encounter difficulties in uploading your transcripts, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting close date. Failure to provide this documentation will result in the rejection of your application.

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