Youth Development Counselor - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4843322) Apply  Youth Development Counselor - Loysville Youth Development Center, Perry County Salary $61,903.00 - $94,118.00 Annually Location Perry County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-19611-41810 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn Opening Date 02/26/2025 Closing Date 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 41810 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00210881 Bureau / Division Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region Worksite Address Loysville Youth Development Center - 10 Opportunity Drive City Loysville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17047 Contact Name HHS Intake Section Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION The Department of Human Services, Loysville Youth Development Center, is seeking dedicated counselors to work in the rehabilitation and social development of adjudicated delinquent youth in a state operated facility. The Loysville Youth Development Center is seeking employees who are willing to roll up their sleeves and actively engage in developing effective relationships with staff and court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems and provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors. This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth. 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 You will develop and implement effective individual treatment plans for court-adjudicated youth that produce positive results in changed behaviors; intervene in crisis and controversial situations to prevent harmful behaviors while holding others plus yourself accountable for actions; engage with court-adjudicated youth requiring guidance, instruction, treatment, and specialized services in a secure or restricted setting; develop, implement, and monitor individual treatment program plans to include individual, group, and family counseling sessions; assess and counsel youth about their thought processes, actions, and personal problems to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes; address crisis situations to maintain order by verbally and physically intervening with disruptive, emotionally improper, and suicidal youth; and use appropriate physical restraint techniques to prevent escapes, control aggressiveness, and maintain a safe, secure, or restricted environment. 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=00113863) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 40 hours per week + Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM; 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. You will work a 5-day on and 2-day off work week, including holidays and weekends in a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year operation. Work hours may change based on operational needs. + This position may require travel and overtime as needed. + Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,903 (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: + Five years of experience as a Youth Development Aide (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or + Four years of experience as a Youth Development Aide Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or + One year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, pre-delinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program, and a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile delinquency, or criminal justice; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training which included one year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership or personal guidance of delinquent, pre-delinquent or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program. Other Requirements: + PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaived for this title. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. + 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 willnot 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx 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. 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 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Youth Development Aide for five 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 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 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Youth Development Aide Supervisor for four or more years full-time? + 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 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. 05 Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership, or personal guidance of delinquent, pre-delinquent, or socially maladjusted youth in an organized program? + Yes + No 06 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. 07 What level of college coursework have you completed with major coursework 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. + 120 credits or more + 90 but less than 120 credits + 60 but less than 90 credits + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 08 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 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - FACILITATES, SCHEDULES, AND SUPERVISES FAMILY SERVICES Facilitate, schedule, and supervise family engagement, involvement, and visitation, and provide counseling services to families. Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have facilitated, scheduled, and supervised family engagement, involvement, and visitation and I have provided counseling services to families. + B. I have facilitated, scheduled, and supervised family engagement, involvement, and visitation, but I have not provided counseling services to families. + C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or training related to counseling or social work. + D. 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The type(s) of counseling services you provided + The actual duties you performed 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MAINTAINS SECURITY MEASURES Maintains security measures (such as checking doors, windows and locks, fire alarms, etc.), and cleanliness standards, and searches residents and all areas for contraband, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and residents.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards AND I have searched residents and all areas for contraband. + B. I have experience maintaining security measures and cleanliness standards; however, I HAVE NOT searched residents or areas for contraband. + 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 + What security measures you maintained + For what contraband did you search residents or areas + The actual duties you performed 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MAINTAINS A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT Maintain a safe and secure environment by being vigilant through the supervision of residents in order to provide a safe living environment, which includes the prevention of harmful behaviors by residents towards themselves or others, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with disruptive, emotionally disturbed, and suicidal youth to prevent escapes and control aggressiveness. Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING. + B. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING. + C. I have experience maintaining a safe and secure environment, preventing harmful behaviors, responding to emergencies, and utilizing appropriate de-escalation/restraint techniques with ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in a NON-RESTRICTIVE/NON-SECURE SETTING. + D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to behavioral science or criminal justice. + E. I have NO experience or training 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 + The types of youth you worked with (court adjudicated or non-court adjudicated) + The specific setting you were in (restricted, secure, etc.) + The actual duties you performed (responding to disruptive incidents or emergencies, utilizing de-escalation/restraint techniques, etc.) 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 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PREPARES REPORTS, LOG BOOKS, AND DATA ENTRIES Prepare, review, and submit incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; and prepare daily progress reports, log book entries, and enter data into a case management system in order to maintain accurate records. Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing and reviewing incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; AND I have prepared daily progress reports, log book entries, and entered data into a case management system. + B. I have experience preparing and reviewing incident and injury reports, records, and documents on youths' daily activities to record instances of injury, type of crises, or misconduct; AND I have prepared daily progress reports, log book entries, but I have NOT entered data into a case management system. + C. I have experience preparing other record keeping reports or documents not related to an individual's treatment progression. + D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, or journalism. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 18 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(s) of reports or documents you prepared or reviewed + The type(s) of data you have entered into a case management system + The actual duties you performed 19 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 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - IMPLEMENTS AND FACILITATES COMPETENCY AND TREATMENT GROUP CURRICULUMS Implement and facilitate the competency (educational, skill building) and treatment (counseling) group curriculums to reinforce accountability, community protection, and competency development. Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience implementing and facilitating the competency and treatment group curriculums for COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH. + B. I have experience implementing and facilitating treatment group curriculums for ANY YOUTH, but I HAVE NOT implemented or facilitated the competency group curriculums. + C. I have experience implementing and facilitating the competency group curriculums for ANY YOUTH, but I HAVE NOT implemented or facilitated treatment group curriculums. + D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or training related to counseling or social work. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 21 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(s) of treatment group curriculums you implemented or facilitated + The type(s) of competency group curriculums you implemented or facilitated + For whom were these curriculums implemented or facilitated (court adjudicated youth, any youth) + The actual duties you performed 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - DEVELOPS, REVIEWS, AND IMPLEMENTS YOUTH TREATMENT PLANS Develop, review, and implement youth treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, to ensure that residents receive the therapeutic services to which they are entitled. Levels of PerformanceSelect 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 YOUTH to ensure they received the therapeutic services to which they are entitled. + B. I have experience developing AND implementing treatment plans, including individualized counseling services, for ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) to ensure they received the therapeutic services to which they were entitled. + C. I have experience developing or implementing other types of plans, such as behavior, work training, educational, etc., for ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH). but I have NOT developed or implemented individualized counseling services; + D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework or training related to counseling, social work, or education. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 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(s) of plans you developed or implemented + The type(s) of individualized counseling services that were included in the plans + The type of youth you worked with (court adjudicated, non-court adjudicated) + The actual duties you performed 25 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 26 WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - PROVIDES 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 PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities IN A RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING. + B. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities in a RESTRICTIVE/SECURE SETTING. + C. I have experience providing instruction and guidance to ANY YOUTH (OTHER THAN COURT ADJUDICATED YOUTH) in developing proper and acceptable behavior, attitudes, and competencies in their daily activities in a NON-RESTRICTIVE/NON-SECURE SETTING. + D. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to behavioral sciences. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 27 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(s) of youth you worked with (court adjudicated, non-court adjudicated) + The specific setting you were in (restricted, secure, etc.) + What instruction or guidance you provided + The actual duties you performed 28 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