Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) job
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Philadelphia City of Philadelphia
| Job ID: | 5B21-20240401-OC-00 |
| Employer: | City of Philadelphia |
| Job Category: | Government |
| Post Date: | 04/24/2024 |
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Announced in Anticipation of Administrative Board Approval The City is hiring candidates passionate to make an impact on our community working with juvenile offenders in the Department of Human Services. If you have 60 credits or two years of experience with juvenile offenders in a correctional or detention setting or a residential treatment setting, apply today! The City offers room for advancement and a hiring bonus! For more information on DHS' Juvenile Justice Division, visit https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-human-services/youth-justice/. Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee! • Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails. • Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too! Join the City of Philadelphia today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth! ABOUT THE POSITION This is youth custody and counseling work at the trainee level. An employee in this class is expected to complete a training program, receiving instructions and developing experience in the principles, practices, procedures, and application of juvenile detention methods and techniques. Employees work in a youth detention facility and perform increasingly complicated duties under the instruction of higher-level detention personnel. Work involves conducting individual and group counseling sessions, establishing a rapport with detained youth, and monitoring security in both living and program areas. Employees are required to regularly observe the interaction and behavior of youth who are engaged in various daily activities. Employees in this class may provide physical intervention and restraint to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy living environment. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level detention supervisor. Union Code I. AFSCME D.C.33 Correctional Classes FLSA Code Non-Exempt Application Procedures CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity. 1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam. 2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is: David Ross City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Phone: 215-686-2359 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov NOTE : This analyst may be intermittently working remotely. Please forward questions and documentation via email to avoid delays. 3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov Minimum Requirements Minimum Training, Education & Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied. OPTION 1: 1. EDUCATION Completion of at least 60 credit hours of study at an accredited college or university. OR OPTION 2: 1. EDUCATION : Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade. AND 2. EXPERIENCE : One year of experience working directly with children in programs with juvenile offenders, corrections, law enforcement, residential and/or congregate care settings, residential treatment facilities, and/or inpatient behavioral/mental health programs. NOTE : Effective October 11, 2022, For candidates approved under Option 2 of the minimum requirements, employment is contingent upon a waiver granted under PA Code, Chapter 3800 CHILD RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TREATMENT FACILITIES in addition to other required background checks and clearances. NOTE : Child Protective Service Law requires FBI criminal history background check as well as the Pennsylvania State Police criminal history background check and Pennsylvania child abuse background check as a condition of initial employment to the class and during tenure of employment. NOTE : If the FBI /Pennsylvania State Police criminal background checks reveal the existence of a disqualifying offense, additional documentation must be submitted as required by the City of Philadelphia to determine eligibility for appointment to or continued employment in the class under the Child Protective Services Law. Physical & Medical Requirements Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. Required Licenses & Certifications Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's licenses issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure as an employee in this class and series. Other Requirements DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates with college credit MUST submit a copy of their official college transcript for review. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service. It is an absolute requirement that you provide this documentation. It is optional whether you provide this documentation by attaching it to this application or submitting via email, postal mail, or fax. Your options are further explained below: If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration, or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document. Option 1 - Upload an official copy of your documentation and attach to this application You may upload the documentation into your account and attach to this application. Once uploaded to your account, the documentation may be attached to all future applications. This will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future. This also ensures that your documentation will not be misplaced. Your documentation should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. It cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted. Option 2 - Submit an official copy of your documentation via email, mail or fax If you submit the required documentation via email, mail or fax, it will be used for this application only. You will have to submit the documentation again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Copies of the documentation will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants. Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials: Email: david.f.ross@phila.gov Fax: 215-686-2347 with ATTN : David Ross Mailing address: City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources 1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Attention: David Ross Equivalency Statement(s) Any equivalent combination of education determined to be acceptable to the Office of Human Resources. Application Details Notes to Applicants As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What We Offer: Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We care about your well-being. The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer. Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Unit of the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations at 215-683-5085. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination. As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person's gross pay for such period, without the person's consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied. Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works ( PGW ) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW . Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list. Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch. For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on April 28, 2024. Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you: 1) Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number. 2) Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct. If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider. Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov if you have any questions. Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at: www.facebook.com/PhilaOHR www.twitter.com/PhilaOHR www.youtube.com/@PhilaOHR www.linkedin.com/showcase/philahr Hiring Bonus - Employees are eligible for a lump sum hiring bonus of $1000. The bonus will be paid in two parts: $500 after the employee has completed three months of satisfactory full-time probationary employment and $500 after the employee has completed twelve months of satisfactory full-time employment. The employees must meet all requirements contained in civil service regulation 6.32 to receive the bonus. ELIGIBLE LIST OPEN - COMPETITIVE - Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination. Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List. RESIDENCY WAIVER : The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment. PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS : Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding June 3,2024, you are eligible to claim residency preference. To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements. If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration. U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Ten (10) points for veteran's preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. To be eligible, the veteran must be honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces by the first date of the examination. Candidates must submit a DD214 Member-4 to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered and will be required to submit additional documentation. LEGACY PREFERENCE - The children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in open competitive civil service entrance examinations. Candidates must provide documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent. Candidates who qualify for this preference and pass open competitive civil service examinations shall have ten (10) points added to their final score. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE - Up to five (5) points will be added to the scores of eligible national volunteers who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit a copy of their service letter to the staff member listed on the announcement if they wish for their eligibility to be reviewed. To be eligible, candidates must have: A. Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA . Such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one year term of service. B. Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America). Such candidates will have: • 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service. • 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service. • 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service. • 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service. Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran's preference, legacy preference or national volunteer service preference points are awarded. Projected Exam Date TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION : Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination. Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of June 3, 2024. Please note that this date may change. Test Review In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review. Assigned to (view only) Assigned to David Ross Parts & Weights Part Training & Experience Evaluation Weight 100% Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents Optional Documents Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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