Job Description

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.

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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and 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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote job, Work from home, Trial period, Monday to Friday,

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