DJS YOUTH RECREATION SPECIALIST I
Recruitment #20-002622-0002
Department | DJS Western Region - State Operated Facilities |
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Date Opened | 6/16/2020 09:25:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 6/30/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34,174.00 - $53,658.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Shavonne Holman |
Work Location |
Frederick
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Victor Cullen Center
6000 Cullen Drive
Sabillasvile, MD 21780
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The DJS Youth Recreation Specialist I assumes primary
responsibility to plan, organize, develop and implement recreational programs
for youth that have been detained or placed in a committed facility in
accordance with the objectives, policies and responsibilities of the Department.
The DJS Youth Recreation Specialist I is responsible for the order, care and
safety of youth. The position will provide a variety of recreational
experiences that include initiating, instructing and leading groups in indoor
and outdoor sports, games and other leisure time activities designed to help
participants develop a better awareness of personal care health, fitness and
general self-esteem. May be required to work weekends, holidays, rotating
shifts to provide 24 hours/7 days a week coverage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: One year of experience supervising the recreational activities of children or youth in a recreation center, fitness center or school setting.
Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.
2. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in a recreational program such as Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies; Sports and Fitness Administration or Health and Physical Education or 60 credit hours with 30 credit hours in the required areas for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Recreation Aid and Assistant classifications or Recreation Aid Assistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience scheduling
recreational activities to meet needs of adolescent youth.
2. Experience
demonstrating safe use of physical education equipment.
3. CPR certification.
4. Bachelor’s Degree in
Physical Education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a
rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as
it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that
you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on
your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on
your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.