State of Maryland

A Military Youth Worker Supervisor is the supervisory level of work providing supervision and guidance to youths (cadets) enrolled in a voluntary quasi-military residential program operated by the Military Department.  Employees in this classification serve as role models and mentors to youths in the program, observe and interact with youths, assist them with group life skills, and advise them of programmatic requirements.  Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Military Youth Workers.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a designated administrator.  The work of this class may require travel to various locations for youth activities, such as community service sites.  Employees are assigned to a regular shift but may be required to work other shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required by staffing needs.  Employees may be required to work unscheduled overtime in emergency situations and may be subject to emergency call-in outside the normal working hours.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work Sections of the class specification.

The Military Youth Worker Supervisor is differentiated from the Military Youth Worker Lead in that the Military Youth Worker Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for lower-level Military Youth Workers while the Military Youth Worker Lead assigns, reviews and approves the work of and trains lower-level Military Youth Workers.

Supervises lower-level Military Youth Workers engaged in escorting groups of youth to and from daily activities and supervising their conduct during movement and daily routines;

Consults with parents of cadets, program staff and administrators, and military police regarding the behavior of cadets in the program and recommends appropriate actions;

Schedules lower-level Military Youth Workers and revises schedules to provide adequate shift coverage;

Serves as on-call officer for incidents and problems, when not working on-site;

Observes individual and group behaviors and advises Youth Workers regarding the promotion of leadership and followership principles emphasized by the program;

Acts as role models for youth enrolled in the program by modeling appropriate behaviors, leading teambuilding activities and maintaining military decorum;

Attends national training courses and other in-service training in order to meet employment requirements, advance skills, and interact with youth workers in similar programs;

Reviews incident reports, conducts investigations and makes recommendations regarding admissions, discipline and dis-enrollment;

Investigates and resolves grievance complaints filed by cadets;

Prepares and conducts accepted Challenge training for Military Youth Workers at least twice each year;

Oversees the inspection of residence areas for safety, security and cleanliness;

Assesses emergency and crisis situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim emergency medical and other assistance as necessary until specialized assistance is available;

May drive vans or buses to transport youths to off-site activities;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of the human development process as it applies to adolescent needs, problems and development;

Knowledge of the physical, emotional and social needs of adolescents;

Knowledge of group dynamics;

Knowledge of military decorum and marching procedures;

Knowledge of safety and first aid procedures;

Ability to supervise employees and plan activities:

Ability to learn and implement emergency procedures;

Ability to communicate effectively with youths and their families, community service providers, and other Military staff.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youths in a quasi-military environment including one year as a shift or platoon leader.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Service Aid and Assistant classification or Social Service Aid and Assistant specialty codes in the Social Services, Psychology and Welfare field of work for the required experience.

1. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Department of Human Services.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to a criminal background check as required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article, Section 5-561.

3. Employees in this classification must provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

Class specifications are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.