Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor - Long Creek Youth Development Center
Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor - Long Creek Youth Development Center
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Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor Long Creek Youth Development Center
Pay Grade 23: $57345.60 $78644.80 annually (Includes $2.00/hour Career Incentive and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5218
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Open: April 29 2025
Close: May 13 2025
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.
Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland ME is seeking qualified candidates for a Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor. The successful candidate will provide administrative and protective services work of a supervisory nature and be responsible for the overall operations and supervision of direct care staff ensuring adherence to applicable laws institutional policies and procedures.
Work is performed under limited supervision and must model and exemplify the Mission and Values of the Maine Department of Corrections and the humane and restorative approaches of the Maine Model of Corrections. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Entry level knowledges skills and/or abilities may be acquired throughBUTARENOTLIMITEDTO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
- No criminal or extensive motor vehicle record
AND - A five (5) year combination of education training and/or experience which provides knowledge of Maines correctional programs and/or directly related treatment programs at least one (1) year of which must have been at a supervisory level including such responsibilities as directing and evaluating staff performance as well as program planning and implementation.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
- Basic Corrections Certification
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Assigns directs and schedules subordinate staff on a daily/weekly basis to ensure proper and adequate staffing and effective operation of all units.
- Directs assigns supervises and evaluates subordinate staff to ensure proper care custody and treatment of residents and attainment of facility goals and objectives.
- Delegates monitors supervises authorizes and assists staff in the application of crisis intervention techniques to address the behavior of and control residents who present an immediate threat to themselves others and/or the security of the facility.
- Collaborates with Psychologists Social Workers Teachers Medical Staff and other treatment program professionals to ensure appropriate intervention and services for residents.
- Oversees and operates the facility in the absence of administrators.
- Reviews and verifies court documents to ensure authenticity and legality of accepting a juvenile into the facilitys population.
- Delegates and supervises searches for contraband to ensure the lawful seizure labeling cataloging secure storage and preservation of contraband and to prevent residents from introducing or possessing contraband.
- Coordinates the responsibilities of and instructs staff on the expectations and responsibilities associated with juvenile care custody and treatment.
- Receives initiates and coordinates communications with law enforcement agencies and others to provide requested information request assistance and ensure effective and efficient resident care custody control treatment and rehabilitation.
- Informs administrators and program managers of incidents and unusual events in order to provide information and documentation necessary to the effective management of the unit and facility.
- Reviews develops and recommends new and revised institutional policies procedures rules and regulations to ensure attainment of established goals and objectives.
- Participates in interviewing ranking and grading employment applicants.
- Receives and approves or denies requests from residents for work assignments voluntary seclusion offground activities etc. to assist residents with personal problems and encourage them to make responsible decisions.
- Implements and complies with human resource laws policies procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO recruitment employment position classification performance appraisals training discipline contract administration human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies and employee safety.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Well qualified candidates will demonstrate knowledge relating to correctional operations and special populations including but not limited to:
- Motivation and psychology.
- Legal procedures and requirements.
- Trauma informed practices and the effect of trauma on the resident population mental illness symptoms and treatments.
- Effects on functional ability and juvenile resident rehabilitation and treatment programs.
Additionally well qualified applicants will possess a background which demonstrates competency in:
- Working with juvenile residents.
- Interpreting and enforcing correctional rules regulations policies and procedures
- Responding effectively and appropriately in crisis situations.
- Identifying safety hazards evaluating threats and taking corrective action in compliance with applicable standards.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to effectively perform responsible professional and routine administrative work in maintaining security providing supervision of staff and residents in a secure setting overseeing program activities for the shift and assuming responsibility for operations in the absence of administrative staff.
BENEFITS
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 holidays12 days 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 pays85%100%of employeeonly premiums ($9893.52$11057.52 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.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes19.63%of 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.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive sixweeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary 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.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
