MILITARY YOUTH WORKER II

This is limited to current Freestate Challenge Academy employees only!!!

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Freestate Challenge Academy

Bldg E4230, Beal Rd.

Edgewood, MD  21010

This position will monitor, supervise, and direct cadets who are participants in the Maryland National Guard Military Youth Corps, Freestate ChalleNGe Academy. Maintain Discipline in the corps, and provide practical guidance that will enable the cadet to complete the program and function effectively in society.

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

Experience: One year of experience working with groups of children or youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center, institutional or school setting.

Notes: 1. Thirty college credit hours including 9 credits in the behavioral or social sciences may be substituted for the required experience. 2. Fifteen college credit hours including 3 credits in the behavioral or social sciences may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

This is limited current Freestate Challenge Academy employees only!!

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 Resources.

2. Candidates appointed to positions 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. Candidates for positions in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article, Section 5-561.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the closing date.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

MD Military Department

ATTN: Angela Stokes

29th Division St., Rm B10

Baltimore, MD 21201

 

410-234-3817 or angela.stokes1@maryland.gov 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.