Top 13 Juvenile justice Jobs in New Jersey

Juvenile Detention Officer
Bergen County, NJ —Hackensack, NJ
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Psychologist
The Lincoln Center for Family & Youth —Camden, NJ
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Peer Support Partner
Family Partners of Hudson County —Secaucus, NJ
- $18.00 - $19.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Caregiving
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Case Manager - Home Electronic Detention System (HEDS)
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties —Margate City, NJ
- From $20.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Building Maintenance Worker – Per Diem – Youth Complex / Juvenile Detention Center – Department of Human Services – Division of Family Guidance
Bergen County, NJ —Hackensack, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Email
- Hospital
- Office
- Residential
- Employee assistance program
Youth Development Specialist
Family Connections, Inc. —Maplewood, NJ
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
HS/PRS Case Manager - Northeast
Global Refuge —Trenton, NJ
- $63,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Clinical Coordinator
Sevita —Somerset, NJ
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Senior Director, Clinical Services
Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Outreach Worker
Sevita —Vineland, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Mental Health Therapist
Sevita —Vineland, NJ
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Youth Services Provider
Bii You —Mercer County, NJ
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
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Juvenile Detention Officer

Bergen County, NJ -
Hackensack, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Social skills building
Inmate supervision
Correctional facility report writing
Microsoft Excel
At-risk youth mentorship
Microsoft Outlook
Inmate conflict resolution techniques
Driver's License
Data entry
Microsoft Teams
Adolescents
Child supervision
Inmate behavior management techniques
Incident report writing
Associate's degree
Monitoring residents
Communication skills
Physical security incident reporting
Working with youth
Entry level

Full Job Description

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. Through its more than 27 programs, it is Bergen County’s resource for youth and families in need.

Job Description:

This employment opportunity will be to serve as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center located at 200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608. Under direction, provide oversight and supervision of the juveniles residing at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center. The position ensures the safety and well-being of the facility staff and residents by facilitating programming, conflict resolution, enforcing rules and maintaining order.; does related work as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervises and/or participates in various programs/activities with juvenile residents to stimulate interest in and cooperation with various social/education programs.
Supervises, performs, and instructs juvenile residents in order to facilitate daily schedule.
Provides advice to individual juvenile residents needed and implement techniques to be used in addressing behavioral and adjustment issues.
Provide comprehensive reporting and data entry on all required forms and reports Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the facility.
Ensure a safe and secure environment for juveniles and employees.
Model pro-social behavior and reinforce appropriate social interactions.
Writes comprehensive, factual, incident reports and/or fills out short forms such as head counts and safety reports to give routine, detailed information.

Schedule:

Full time (40 hours/week).
This position supports a 24/7 program and requires flexibility to meet staffing needs.
Applicants must be able and willing to work evening and/or night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Mandatory overtime is possible.

Education Requirements:

Possession of an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Other Requirements:

Possess basic knowledge of the principles and practices involved in mentoring, care, custody, safety, and security of adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system, who are typically between the ages of 12 and 18 – preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
The selected applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, successfully pass a drug screening process, as well as a motor vehicle and criminal records check.
Selected candidates must successfully complete all phases of a mandatory in-residence training program (Mon-Fri), approximately eight weeks in duration, to be scheduled within the first year of employment. Participation and successful completion are conditions of continued employment.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States

What we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Enrollment into the state pension system
Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary:

$50,000 / per annum, contractual step increases to $70,000
Shift and holiday pay differential, as well as potential for overtime pay.

Please send resume and employment application to [email protected] – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.

Work Location: In person

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Juvenile Detention Officer

School Psychologist

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Case Manager - Home Electronic Detention System (HEDS)

Building Maintenance Worker – Per Diem – Youth Complex / Juvenile Detention Center – Department of Human Services – Division of Family Guidance

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HS/PRS Case Manager - Northeast

Clinical Coordinator

Senior Director, Clinical Services

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