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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50698637 |
Description Activated On: 4/24/2026 9:49:32 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 professional, administrative, supervisory and clinical work directing a rehabilitation and social development program for court-committed delinquent youth. The major responsibilities of the employee in this position are to review, analyze, evaluate and further develop the overall treatment at Southeast Youth Development Center (SYDC) with direct supervision of Social Worker 2 and Psychological Services Specialists. |
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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. 1. In close communication with SYDC’s Directors and Counselor Managers, the employee in this position is responsible for providing direction to program staff regarding treatment-related issues. 2. Assess clinically-oriented training needs with Training Department to determine future training plans and identify internal trainers with areas of expertise as well as external trainers to increase employees’ clinical knowledge and skills. 3. Provide clinically-oriented trainings/presentations for internal staff and external customers. 4. Assists with internship coordination at SYDC. 5. Organize and participate in quality reviews for interventions as well as oversee implementation of improvement plans. 6. Determine facility-specific clinical intervention needs based on program/management feedback and provide facilities with viable options for meeting those needs. 7. Participate and advise in the development and revision of clinically related portions of case management database (JJACS). 8. Oversee direction of clinical staff to ensure they are performing expected duties and meeting the needs of the youth they serve. 9. Assist in facilities’ implementation of PACTT standards and develop improvement plans to improve compliance. Ensures timely, accurate data input in the PACTT database. 10. Monitor the facility's documentation of counseling sessions. 11. Provide feedback to directors regarding treatment related issues. 12. Participate in and and lead committees assigned to further develop treatment programming at SYDC and throughout BJJS facilities. 13. Monitor the overall Master Case Planning System for completeness and compliance with DHS, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and facility policies and program standards. 14. Coordinate and monitor the provision of subcontracted treatment-related services. 15. Conduct disciplinary case conferences. 16. Provide security by maintaining constant vigilance through the supervision of residents and employees in order to provide a safe and secure living environment, which includes the prevention of harmful behaviors by residents towards self or others. 17. Ensures that team members under your supervision function as a team through supervisory sessions, team meetings and training in order to provide effective and qualitative childcare services. 18. Conduct and document monthly scheduled clinical supervision conferences - more often as needed. 19. Observe subordinates during the performance of their job duties. Review performance with them both orally and in writing. 20. Role model professional expectations. 21. Schedule, facilitate, and document purposeful, regular staff team meetings. 22. Ensure subordinates attend appropriate in-service and out-service trainings that would help them perform their job duties more effectively. 23. Report employee infractions, follow-up on disciplinary problems and incident investigations, conduct pre-disciplinary conferences, recommend appropriate action and administer any discipline, as directed by the Human Resources Office. 24. Document, complete and/or approve/disapprove employee-related paperwork including but not limited to requests for leave and overtime, work-related injury reports and required policy sign-off sheets in accordance with policy. 25. Manage and control overtime by scheduling employees in a manner that effectively utilizes the workforce by moving employees to fill shift vacancies and scheduling employees in order to maintain a fiscally sound program. Ensure accuracy of payroll documentation prior to submission to centralized timekeeper. 26. Adhere to all federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures governing confidentiality. 27. Maintain order and discipline by intervening with residents through active supervision, responding to emergencies and employing the least restrictive intervention technique in order to prevent escapes, control inappropriate behavior and maintain a safe and secure environment. 28. Work overtime as required by operational necessities and emergencies. Must be able to work mandatory overtime in compliance with overtime provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification. 29. Ensure timely submission of paperwork and necessary reports. Proofread and ensure quality of subordinates' paperwork before forwarding to Clerical for formatting. 30. Prepare, submit and compile incident reports through the Juvenile Justice Automated Case System (JJACS). 31. Know and follow SYDC and Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure subordinate employees do the same. 32. Update each subordinate's position description annually and with each change in supervision and ensure mid-term progress reviews are completed for subordinate staff. 33. Embrace restraint reduction efforts and communicate support of restraint reduction initiatives to subordinates. 34. Make fiscally responsible decisions regarding overtime, purchasing, maintenance of equipment and other fiscal issues. 35. Manage overtime and compensatory time by monitoring work schedules, holding supervisors accountable to effectively manage the workforce by moving staff to fill vacancies and by scheduling staff in order to maintain a fiscally sound program. Ensure proper overtime equalization. 36. Proofread paperwork to ensure professional and quality content. 37. As a mandated reported, ensure all allegations and suspicion of child abuse are reported to Childline. Act as liaison with County Children and Youth and local HR to see each child abuse investigation through to final determination. 38. Provide the appropriate notification and information to your supervisor, Director and Regional Director as required by the BJJS Director. 39. Perform related duties 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. Determine the need for overtime. Determine the performance ratings on employee performance reviews (EPR's). Determine when it is appropriate to alter scheduled counseling . Determine the need and level of intervention in emergencies and crisis situations. After conducting investigations of alleged abuse or employee misconduct, makes a determination as to whether disciplinary action should occur. Determine appropriate consequences based on resident behavior. Determine the need for additional training for subordinates based on weaknesses. |
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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. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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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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