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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Juvenile Program Specialist Long Creek Youth Develpment Center in South Portland, Maine
Juvenile Program Specialist Long Creek Youth Develpment Center
South Portland , Maine , United States | *Corrections- Employment Registers | Full-time
Apply by: June 27, 2024
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Job Class Code: 5217
Grade: 19
Salary: $24.06/hr to $30.21/hr
There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024. Open: June 12, 2024
Close: June 27, 2024
MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.
We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission
The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications from current Department of Corrections employees to establish a register to fill a vacancy located at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Juvenile Program Specialist, you will be responsible for working supervisor duties which involve the interaction, care, security, control, treatment, and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders detained at Long Creek Development Center. You will be responsible for providing direct care; modeling appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals; and implementing rehabilitative, protective, treatment and behavioral health programs and services.
If you enjoy working with juveniles as part of a team of other correctional professionals who develop and implement individual treatment plans, this is a job for you.
Other tasks include:
Accompanies and remains with students in classrooms and workshops, and assists teachers/instructors in training/instructing students following established lesson plans, guidelines, and instructions.
Evaluates subordinates' performance, examines task outcome against job standards, and discusses evaluation with employees.
Documents observations and prepares reports concerning individual and group interaction, participation, and progress made in treatment programs.
Communicates with residents exhibiting behavioral problems, interpersonal conflicts, and non-compliance with rules; and redirects behavior, deescalates situations, and describes possible consequences.
Attends and participates in unit treatment team meetings, and reports on observed resident behaviors, participation levels, and progress toward treatment plan objectives.
Interprets situational requirements and implements approved intervention techniques.
Supervises and participates in searches and inspections of beds, lockers, living areas, buildings, and grounds.
Transports and accompanies residents to court and other appointments and activities.
A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge, skills and abilitites necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In order to qualify you must have, education, training, and/or experience that would provide a working knowledge of correctional programs, adolescent treatment -OR- experience in supervision of a team in a structured setting
Licensing Requirements: (This must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). Basic Corrections Certification
REVIEW PROCESS:
The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.
Certification to Vacancies
Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.
When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:
Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government
Current employees of the hiring agency
Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies
Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)
Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of XX% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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