Juvenile Program Specialist Long Creek Youth Development Center- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER (Evergreen)

Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to 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 seeking strong team players with a professional attitude well-developed integrity and a commitment to ethical practice to join us in this mission.

Position Overview

South Portland

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

• Implementing rehabilitative protective treatment and behavioral health programs and services

Employees in this classification:

• Provide leadership in evaluating and supervising Juvenile Program Workers

• Assist in educational programs

• Facilitate treatment groups

This role differs from traditional correctional officers as its primary focus is on treatment rehabilitation and behavior modification of youth.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

Typical Duties

• Direct assign and supervise Juvenile Program Workers and volunteers to ensure proper care custody and implementation of treatment plans

• Evaluate employee performance document outcomes and recommend personnel actions including promotions discipline or termination

• Support educational and vocational programs by assisting instructors and managing classroom behavior

• Implement and participate in individual and group treatment programs

• Document observations and prepare reports on resident behavior and progress

• De-escalate conflicts redirect behavior and guide residents toward appropriate conduct

• Serve as a mentor and role model to promote positive social development

• Supervise residents in maintaining living spaces to encourage responsibility and hygiene

• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to rehabilitation planning

• Apply intervention techniques to maintain safety and security

• Oversee searches and inspections to enforce compliance and prevent contraband

• Transport residents to court and appointments safely

• Participate in training workshops and staff meetings

• Ensure compliance with HR laws policies and practices including EEO recruitment discipline and safety standards

Additional Information

A full description of the job including required knowledge skills and abilities is available on the Bureau of Human Resources website.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have:

• Education training and/or experience demonstrating knowledge of correctional programs and adolescent treatment

OR

• Experience supervising a team in a structured environment

Licensing/Certification Requirements

(Required prior to permanent status)

• Basic Corrections Certification

Review Process

Your application materials (resume cover letter work history supplemental questions etc.) will be reviewed against job-specific criteria developed by subject matter experts.

If you meet the minimum qualifications you will be placed on an eligibility register for this classification.

Certification to Vacancies

When a vacancy occurs eligible candidates are referred in the following order:

Employees on layoff status from Maine State Government

Current employees of the hiring agency

Current Maine State employees in other agencies

Reemployment candidates (former State employees)

External candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine