Find & Apply For Recreation / Activities Worker Jobs in Entriken, Pennsylvania

THE POSITION

As a Youth Development Counselor with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Youth Forestry Camp 3, your experience and commitment will help shape strong outcomes for our residents. This role gives you the opportunity to deepen your impact by guiding youth through daily routines that support responsibility, confidence, and positive decision making. You will work with youth to strengthen habits, encourage emotional growth, and reinforce the values that drive our mission forward. Your leadership helps maintain a respectful, safe, and goal-focused community that benefits both residents and staff. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the rehabilitation and social development of adjudicated youth through active supervision, structured guidance, and consistent role modeling. You will help maintain a secure environment while encouraging skill building, responsibility, and positive behavior. As a Youth Development Counselor, you will perform the following duties:

Safety Monitoring:

Maintain vigilance, supervise residents, and prevent harmful behaviors

Behavior Guidance:

Support pro-social skills, moral reasoning, academic growth, and life skills

Case Management:

Develop individualized treatment plans, communicate updates, and conduct counseling sessions

Record Keeping:

Prepare reports, document progress, and maintain resident files

Program Support:

Facilitate group activities, coordinate training, and assist with recreational programs

Emergency Response:

Assess situations, determine proper intervention levels, control inappropriate behavior, and maintain a safe and secure environment Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week The Youth Forestry Camp is staffed by work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week, with no duty free lunch. You will have 2 regular days off.

Shifts include:

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Free parking

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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:

Four years of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist (Commonwealth title); or Three years of experience as a Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor (Commonwealth title); or One year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership, or personal guidance of court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program, and a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, special education, juvenile justice, or criminal justice; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the care, custody, supervision, activities, leadership, or personal guidance of court adjudicated or socially maladjusted individuals in an organized program.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived 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. This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy: Promotion Without Exam Reassignment ( Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment .) Transfer ( Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.) Voluntary Demotion Reinstatement ( Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement. ) Promotion Without Examination (PWOE): Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications: Juvenile Justice Specialist Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination. The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations. Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits 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.

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