Salary : $83,172.00 Annually
Location : Juvenile Justice Center, 650 Ferry Street, Easton, PA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:
Department: Court Administration
Division: Juvenile Justice Center
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Application Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.
Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] or 610-829-6382.
Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Juvenile Center Director is responsible for the management and operation of the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Juvenile Center Director is responsible for the formation and implementation of regulations and participation in the development of overall program objectives and goals related to youth delinquency programs. This position requires on-call duty twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position reports directly to the Associate Court Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDThis position exercises direct supervision over the following classification(s): Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Operations; Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Treatment; Juvenile Center Assistant Treatment Director, Juvenile Justice Center Supervisor, Youth Care Worker, Juvenile Center Recreation Coordinator, Service Coordinator/Managed Care Specialist, Accountant II, Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor, and Clerical Technician III.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:NOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Plans, organizes and directs the program and operation of the center under direction of the Court Administrator and the Court of Common Pleas and reports directly to the Associate Court Administrator.

Develops programs and operational policies and procedures in accordance with departmental standards and policies.

Supervises a professional staff engaged in counseling, educational, and recreational activities in coordination with the Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Operations and the Juvenile Center Deputy Director of Treatment.

Plans and supervises the work of professional and clerical staff.

Confers with staff members on behavioral and disciplinary problems.

Prepares and submits recommendations to the Court supporting the release, transfer or retention of delinquent youth.

Maintains responsibility for Federal and State funding streams.

Prepares, submits and maintains grants.

Acts as liaison to Juvenile Court Judge.

Confers with the judge, probation officers, police, social agencies and community groups interpreting the institutional program and objectives and developing cooperative working relationships.

Prepares reports and correspondence.

Prepares the facility annual budget and assumes responsibility for all expenditures and revenues.

Represent the agency in media interviews and during public engagements.

Recruit and hire new employees.

Performs job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Education, Administration, or related field of study; AND

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years' experience working with youths with emotional, social or legal problems. Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, social work, counseling or criminal justice may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the general experience requirement; OR

Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, and which conforms to State regulatory requirement.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: The incumbent will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. If the incumbent chooses to operate his/her own motor vehicle, he/she shall provide proof of personal auto insurance and shall be eligible for mileage reimbursement in accordance with County policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the regulations and operations affecting all aspects of the operation of a facility housing youths who have been alleged or adjudicated delinquent.

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of institutional management.

Considerable knowledge of principles and methods of supervision and administration.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to determine and evaluate the qualifications of prospective employees in relation to the needs of the juvenile detention facility.

Ability to work effectively with disturbed and delinquent youth.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, public and/or private agencies, and the general public.

Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Must possess the ability and willingness to deal with difficult situations.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTTelephone or cell phone, personal computer (including word processing and job related software), calculator, fax machine, copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, while physically restraining a resident. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is subject to exposure to hostile residents and conditions.

The noise level in the work environment varies.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA-EXEMPT (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: CS/GR32
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated August 2011
Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:
Medical Insurance
Vision and Prescription
Dental
Life Insurance
Retirement
I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.
III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.
IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.
V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan (457(b)) which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates will result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a college degree? If yes, please select the appropriate option to indicate your highest level of education. NOTE: a copy of your college transcript(s) is required and must be attached to your application. Unofficial copies are accepted. Failure to attach your transcript will result in the rejection of your application.If you encounter difficulties in uploading this documentation, please reach out to Human Resources BEFORE the posting close date.

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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Do you have at least five (5) years of professional experience working with youths with emotional, social, or legal problems? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify.

• Yes
• No

Required Question