PRINCIPAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION
Youth Justice Commission
To land Principal Community Program Specialist, Youth Justice Commission in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY 2027 range lands between $79,844 and $117,228, and state payroll currently lists about 66 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
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Principal Community Program Specialist, Youth Justice Commission appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 64 |
| Juvenile Justice Commission | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 66 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $106,040. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (64)
- Juvenile Justice Commission (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a Supervising Community Program Specialist or other supervisory official within the Youth Justice Commission, coordinates a major subunit in the regional or central office within the Youth Justice Commission or assists in supervision of a major unit within the Commission to include Aftercare, Community Programs, Secured Facilities, and the court dispositional process; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Coordinates and supervises preparation/implementation of Individualized Case Plans (ICPs) by regional staff, collates/finalizes data obtained, and monitors the ICP according to established policy/procedures. Supervises coordination/planning of juvenile offender programs, court disposition recommendations for placement, living arrangements, and services with respect to Commission policy, procedures, and standards in the best interest of the juveniles and public safety. Supervises members of regional staff in the court disposition process, developing programs/services, assessing current/future needs, and documenting juvenile, family, and program performance as related to establish standards, administrative code, and youth justice law. Develops ICPs that include specific recommendations regarding behavioral elements and services needed for the release of juvenile offenders into the community or placement within the Youth Justice Commission. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Reviews reports/findings concerning local/state agencies, administration, operations, and procedures to ensure that Commission policy, procedures, and standards are being properly implemented. Implement rules, regulations, policies, and directives for staff in the regional offices to provide accurate and uniform dissemination of information to internal/external agencies. Provides assistance in development of recommendations for formulation of policies/procedures. Plans and coordinates ongoing staff training in Youth Justice Commission standards, strategies, methodology, and techniques in training as they relate to case management, youth justice prevention and treatment, and goals/objectives of the Commission. Prepares and supervises preparation of detailed and technical reports relating to regional program services. Establishes and supervises maintenance of records and files as mandated and/or required by guidelines. Prepares and supervises preparation of official correspondence. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agencies and the community in order to address the proper delivery of services while promoting a positive public image of the Commission's community services. 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.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the youth justice process. Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, directives, goals, and objectives of the Youth Justice Commission after a period of training. Knowledge of federal/state laws, rules, and regulations, which pertain to provision of services to juveniles and ability to apply these in accord with state/local requirements. Knowledge of typical services/programs utilized in providing services to the juvenile offender in the community such as day programs, family care, skill development, educational and vocational services, and transitional living facilities. Knowledge of the ICP process. Knowledge of methods/processes involved in assessing juvenile offender needs, goals, and service changes. Knowledge of theory, principles, methods, and techniques in juvenile delinquency prevention/treatment. Knowledge of techniques necessary for training staff. Knowledge of program evaluation systems. Knowledge of the interviewing and selection process used in hiring staff. Ability to supervise/coordinate activities of employees involved in the juvenile judicial process. Ability to supervise/coordinate implementation of ICPs and juvenile offender programs/services. Ability to supervise work operations and functional programs and to recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Ability to assess and provide recommendations regarding juvenile needs and programs. Ability to interpret, implements, and applies rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives. Ability to supervise application of theories, methods, and techniques in delinquency prevention/treatment. Ability to plan and coordinate staff training. Ability to analyze individual/general programmatic needs and to make recommendations based on this analysis. Ability to work effectively with staff, other state agencies, and the public. Ability to prepare complex correspondence, reports, studies, and to make appropriate recommendations. Ability to establish and supervise maintenance of records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, writes, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 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.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in program delivery experience in providing education, habilitative, or social services in programs for juveniles with emotional, social, or behavioral problems. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in social or behavioral sciences or other related areas; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.