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Juvenile Program Specialist- (6) Openings -Employment Register

LONG CREEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Job Class Code: 5217
Grade: 19
Salary: $24.06/hr to $30.21/hr
Open: January 31, 2024
Close: February 7, 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 to establish a register to fill a vacancy located at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

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 REQUIREMENTS

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:

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 well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• • Work-Life Balance – 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 the 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.
  • Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
  • Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to 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 pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket 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 the Federal Student Aid office.
  • Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
  • Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
  • Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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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