Office Of

Dauphin County Personnel

Requisition Number 312000-02-08	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	Hourly Rate $ 18.43/17.82

Schaffner Youth Center is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Youth Program Specialist I/Aide. An employee in this position maintains a safe and secure environment for youth through observation, supervision, counseling, and enforcement of rules and regulations while promoting the welfare of youth in their care. Incumbent provides direct service to the residents of the facility. Responsibilities include intake (including completion of forms, inventory of personal possessions, strip search, bathing, room assignment and orientation), counseling, program planning, resident supervision and preparation of behavioral summaries. This is a union position. A higher hourly rate may apply if successful candidate is an existing county employee.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Education, and/or (a) related field(s) for a Specialist I position or 60 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree in any field listed above for a Specialist Aide position.

Application Process: Current employees must complete a Transfer Application. Non-County employees must complete a County Application. Both forms may be obtained from and submitted to the Personnel Department.

Date Posted: July 23, 2008

Application Deadline: August 6, 2008

Applications received after application deadline cannot be considered.

Benefit Package:

An excellent County paid benefit package is available to all full-time employees after a waiting period. The County pays 100% of the premium for the following:

Ø Medical and Hospitalization Insurance

Ø Dental, Vision & Prescription Medication Coverage

Ø Term Life Insurance

The following benefits begin immediately:

Ø Vacation Leave

Ø Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Military Leave

Ø 9 Paid Holidays Per Year

Ø Bereavement Leave

Ø Pension Plan & Optional Deferred Compensation Program

Ø Optional Flexible Spending Accounts

Ø Optional Supplemental Insurance at Employee’s Own Expense

The County of Dauphin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the event you require an accommodation to apply or to participate in the selection process, please contact the County Office of Personnel at (717) 780-6230.

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You may also visit our website at www.dauphincounty.org for more employment information.