Juvenile Program Officer - Long Creek Youth Development Center

Juvenile Program Officer

Juvenile Program Worker Long Creek Youth Development Center

Juvenile Program Workers are youth correctional officers and first responders at Long Creek Youth Development Center. The detained and committed juvenile residents of Long Creek are ages up to 21 years old and often have a history of trauma chronic behavioral issues and/or aggression and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders. The primary role of this position is to provide safety and security for the justiceinvolved youth and staff at Long Creek. This includes being a role model enforcing rules and regulations monitoring juvenile resident behavior and utilizing crisis deescalation techniques in emergency situations.

Through the Maine Model of Corrections compassion plays a vital role in treating and rehabilitating those in our care. We seek candidates who are able to foster positive relationships with juvenile residents while holding them accountable and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Successful JPWs come from all walks of life.Bring your desire and commitment to be a positive influence and we will prepare you with the best training and education to begin a stable and rewarding career.

Pay Grade:16 $24.97 $30.09 hourlyThis rate includes $1/hr. institutional stipend)

• No experience necessary. Paid training with State Certification provided.
• Night Weekend and Shift Differentials Premium Overtime Pay and Merit and Longevity Increases
• Lateral credit considered for experience in working with adolescents or as a Correctional Officer.

Minimum Requirements to Apply:

• At least 18YearsOld.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent (HiSET GED etc..
• Valid drivers license to apply Maine drivers license upon hire.
• No serious criminal or extensive motor vehicle Automatic Disqualifiers at are a 24/7/365 secured facility with 12Hour shifts.
• Base schedule of working 7 out of 14 days per pay period. Three days on and four days off one week then four days on and three days off the next. HALF OF THE SCHEDULED YEAR OFF!
• NO MANDATED OVERTIME ON YOUR SCHEDULED DAYS OFFunless in extremely rare emergency cases.

Duties:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for adjudicated and detained youth and the staff.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Perform searches of living quarters and areas buildings and grounds.
• Transport juvenile residents to court appointments and daily activities.
• Observe and report individual and group interactions and resident participation in treatment programs.
• Update logs maintain detailed records and share information to support the rehabilitation process.
• Be a mentor and act as a role model.
• Counsel support and advise residents regarding peer interactions rules and regulations health and safety standards and treatment strategies.
• Assist juvenile residents in meeting appropriate standards of behavior.
• Evaluate the potential for negative interactions and respond with traumainformed interventions and behavior management.
• Communicate with and deescalate juvenile residents exhibiting difficulty interacting with others in the social environment.

Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

To successfully perform the assigned work once hired one must possess certain knowledge skills and abilities. These can be learned on the job and through the topoftheline education and training that is provided by Maine Department of Corrections. These include:

Knowledge of:

• Adolescent development and behavior.
• Methods of providing care custody and supervision of juvenile residents in our care.
• Counseling techniques and modern security principles and practices.
• Trauma informed care.
• Restorative justice practices.

Ability to:

• Model appropriate behavior attitude ethics and morals.
• Provide guidance and leadership to juveniles.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and in writing.
• Maintain order and supervise juveniles individually and in groups.
• Assess adverse situations and act according to appropriate protocol.
• Exercise independent judgment discretion and selfcontrol.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Observe and communicate situations and resident behavior in detail.
• Prepare detailed reports of activities.
• Understand and follow instructions interpret and enforce youth center rules.

Paid Training & Job Shadow Program

• Job Shadow: New hires start in our paid Job Shadow Program where you will learn the job alongside a certified staff member.
• Education & Certification: SixWeek paid Juvenile Basic Corrections Training Program (JBCTP) with State Certification held onsite at LCYDC in South Portland ME.

Learn More:

• How to Become a Juvenile Program Worker: for Your Interview: Shadow Program: Long Creek Youth Development Center:

  Located in South Portland ME Long Creek is the ONLY secure juvenile justice center in Maine. Our facility is focused on the wellbeing of juvenile residents and staff. We offer multiple programs to support behavioral rehabilitation educational attainment and workforce skills for justiceinvolved youth.

  Known for its working waterfront many parks and lighthouses and retail outlets and restaurants South Portland offers suburban living with metropolitan nightlife. Enjoy the land water and air by being only minutes from the ocean a 30minute drive to Maines mountains and steps away from the Portland Jetport.

  Find camaraderie and a sense of belonging when you join our team. We are invested in increasing public safety through improved outcomes for our juvenile residents. This is a great place for applicants interested in public safety social work behavioral health case management probation law enforcement acuity care adolescent development advocacy or psychology.

  About Maine Department of Corrections:

  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 justiceinvolved 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 welldeveloped integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.

  State of Maine Benefits (here on down is required BHJR language)

  No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

  • WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays96 hours of accrued of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
  • Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays8595of employeeonly premiums($11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State: Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements. Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $350.40 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 19of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
  • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office: Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act: Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
  • Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness: a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.