Juvenile Program Specialist, Long Creek Youth Development Center

Juvenile Program Specialist Long Creek Youth Development Center

Job Class Code: 5217
Grade: 19
Salary: $24.78/hr to $32.36/hr

$1.00/hour Direct Care Stipend
Open: May 28 2025
Close: June 10 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 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 to establish a register to fill a vacancy at the Long Creek Youth Development Center located in South Portland.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is paraprofessional support work as a working supervisor involving the interaction care security treatment and rehabilitation of juveniles committed to a correctional facility. Responsibilities include providing direct care; modeling appropriate behavior attitude ethics and morals; and implementing rehabilitative protective treatment and behavioral health programs and services. As distinguishing characteristics from the Juvenile Program Worker employees in the classification provide leadership to evaluate and supervise Juvenile Program Workers assist in educational programs and facilitate treatment groups. This classification is distinguished from traditional correctional officers in that a primary focus of this work involves the treatment rehabilitation and behavior modification of troubled youth. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVETASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

Directs assigns and supervises Juvenile Program Workers and volunteersin order toensure proper care custody and follow-through on group and individual treatment plans and activities of residents assigned to the unit.

Evaluates subordinates performance examines task outcome against job standards and discusses evaluation with employeesin order tokeep employee informed of progress provide motivation fairly and objectively document levels of achievement recommend approval or denial of merit increase/promotion recommend discipline (up to and including termination) and ensure maintenance of a competent and effective workforce.

Accompanies and remains with students in classrooms andworkshops andassists teachers/instructors in training/instructing students following established lesson plans guidelines and instructions in order to provide for the educational and/or vocational training needs of students and to intervene when necessary to control student behavior.

Implements and actively participates in individual and group treatment programs and activitiesin order topromote resident rehabilitation and support treatment programs.

Documents observations and prepares reports concerning individual and group interaction participation and progress made in treatment programsin order toprovide professional and supervisory staff with accurate data for continuation or modification of treatment programs and activities.

Communicates with residents exhibiting behavioral problems interpersonal conflicts and noncompliance with rules; and redirects behavior deescalates situations and describes possible consequencesin order toengage in appropriate treatment intervention and to assist residents in meeting appropriate standards of behavior.

Mentors and acts a role model of appropriate behavior attitude ethics and moralsin order toencourage positive social change and promote a normative culture within the correctional facilitys total learning environment.

Supervises guides and motivates residents to maintain living quartersin order toinstill in residents a sense of responsibility and pride in proper care and to provide a pleasant hygienic and safe living environment.

Attends and participates in unit treatment team meetings and reports on observed resident behaviors participation levels and progress toward treatment plan objectivesin order toprovide information and assist in the rehabilitation process.

Interprets situational requirements and implements approved intervention techniquesin order toensure safety order and security of the facility.

Supervises and participates in searches and inspections of beds lockers living areas buildings and groundsin order tooversee subordinates; to ensure residents compliance with rules regulations and standards; and to prevent introduction and possession of contraband.

Transports and accompanies residents to court and other appointments and activitiesin order toensure residents arrive safely and securely at designated destinations at the appointed time.

Attends and participates in in-service training sessions workshops and staff meetingsin order toacquire additional knowledge skills and abilities.

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 safetyin order toensure fair and equal treatment of personnel.

KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.

Knowledge of methods of providing care custody and control of juvenile detainees.

Knowledge of counseling techniques.

Knowledge of modern security principles and practices.

Knowledge of supervisory principles practices and techniques.

Knowledge of educational theory and practice and its application in providing juvenile rehabilitative programs.

Knowledge of household management.

A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge skills and abilities 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/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: (These 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:

1. Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government
2. Current employees of the hiring agency
3. Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies
4. Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)
5. 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 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:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only 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.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full time.

Theres 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 genetics.

If 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.

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