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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00128768 |
Description Activated On: 9/14/2026 10:59:10 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This is a highly responsible professional management position charged with providing direction, guidance, supervision, training, and staff development to employees within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services’ (BJJS) Policy, Program and Staff Development Unit (PPSDU); Supporting the implementation of proven effective programming and/or strategies within the Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp (YDC/YFC) system and assisting other privately/publicly operated human service agencies as determined appropriate; Developing, implementing and maintaining oversight of BJJS’s Juvenile Justice Academy (JJA), Mandatory Annual Training (MAT), and managing BJJS’s other training related functions; Assisting with the development of BJJS policies and procedures. The employee reports to the Director of the PPSDU located in Loysville, PA and directly supervises employees in the Human Service Program Specialist (HSPS) classification. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and occurs at various locations throughout the Commonwealth, requiring a high degree of travel in a variety of roles within DHS, OCYF, BJJS, YDC/YFC system. Work will be reviewed through regular supervisory conferences. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Implement, organize, and maintain oversight of BJJS’s Juvenile Justice Academy (JJA), Mandatory Annual Training (MAT), Youth Development Aid Trainee program, and BJJS’s other in-service and out-service training related functions. Develop, schedule and facilitate mandatory training, orientation programs and professional development opportunities for BJJS and YDC/YFC employees. Trainings include but are not limited to: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Automated External Defibrillator (AED); Basic First Aid; Safe Crisis Management (SCM); evidence-based treatment practices; and other best practices/initiatives. Supervise employees within the PPSDU by assigning and directing projects; providing leadership and consultation, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring workloads and deadlines, developing goals and objectives; evaluating performance, and ensuring quality of work. Coordinate all JJAs before they begin by closely working with representatives from the Bureau of Human Services and BJJS’s Fiscal Services to ensure all new employees’ needs are met. Develop, revise and implement new and existing training curriculums as needed. Evaluate training programs, individual training sessions and instructor performance. Maintain a comprehensive and accurate employee training database and make training records available whenever requested. Support the implementation of evidence-based programming and risk, need, responsivity approach to service provision throughout the YDC/YFC system. Lead and/or assist with various committees (e.g. Gender Review Committee, Sanctuary Model Steering Committee etc.) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Annually, develop and implement BJJS’s Annual Training Plan and Report (ATPR) that is submitted to BJJS's Bureau Director. Remain the lead expert for BJJS’s Mindfulness Initiative and continue to coordinate all internal and external trainings based on the system’s curriculum. Assist in the development of Department of Human Services (DHS), OCYF and BJJS policies and procedures as a potential Subject Matter Expert (SME). Organize and monitor safety compliance with all training equipment. Ensure the professional development of subordinate employees and provide direction and feedback through recurrent staff meetings and individual supervisory conferences. Develop and maintain open lines of communication, collaborative relationships and a team approach throughout the PPSDU. Represent the Department of Human Services, OCYF and BJJS at meetings, conferences and other public forums that require public speaking and other presentations. Conduct analysis of proposed legislation and policy changes and prepare related reports and/or proposed revisions as determined appropriate. Conduct pre-disciplinary conferences as determined necessary. Provide testimony at litigation proceedings, hearings or court trials, as required. As assigned in a time of crisis, manage facility operations and provide direct care services to individuals under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Conduct civil service interviews as required. Maintain a proficiency in relevant audio-visual equipment and personal computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LSO, and Access. Adheres to all Federal, State and BJJS’s regulations, policies, procedures governing confidentiality. Travel to facilities, regional offices, private providers, counties, community-based agencies and courts to provide technical assistance as determined necessary. Approve and monitor training expenditures. Required to work overtime as needed. Perform other related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and is reviewed by the Policy, Program and Staff Development Director for attainment of objectives and overall effectiveness. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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