DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE
Recruitment #22-002599-0011
Department | DJS Green Ridge Youth Center |
---|---|
Date Opened | 7/25/2022 3:15:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 8/26/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $20.00/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Heather Roach |
Work Location |
Allegany
Garrett |
Introduction
The Department of Juvenile Services (DJS)
Western Region is accepting applications for Merit Resident Advisor Trainee positions
in Allegany and Garrett County.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Western
Region – Allegany County
Green
Ridge Youth Center
10700
Fifteen Mile Creek Road
Flintstone,
MD 21530
Western
Region – Garrett County
Backbone
Mountain Youth Center
124
Camp 4 Road
Swanton,
MD 21562
Garrett
Children’s Center
164
Freedom Lane
Lonaconing,
MD 21539
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The duties of this position
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Learns to escort groups of youth to and from daily activities at
the facility and to supervise their conduct during movement and daily
activities;
Learns to observe individual and group behaviors and to determine
when intervention or guidance is needed by the youth under his/her care;
Learns to intervene in situations involving agitated or
overwrought youth to prevent fights and to de-escalate potentially harmful
behaviors,
Learns to suggest alternative ways of reacting to problems, and
may be required to physically restrain youth;
Learns to promote an environment conducive to learning helpful
alternative behaviors by encouraging communication among youth and staff,
guiding and critiquing group discussions, offering advice at appropriate junctures
and serving as a mentor and role model for resident youth;
Learns to monitor the behavior of youth and assist them in
complying with daily and weekly schedules of attending classes, completing
school assignments, sleeping, eating and performing personal hygiene tasks;
Learns to record behavior observations, prepare progress and
incident reports on assigned youth for review by supervisors, and recommend
behavioral sanctions;
Learns to inspect residence areas for safety, security and
cleanliness;
Learns to assess inappropriate behaviors and recommend behavioral
sanctions to supervisors;
Attends in-service training on topics, such as crisis prevention,
suicide prevention, emergency medical treatments, and behavioral modification
models to maintain knowledge of childcare needs, counseling methods and trends
in the juvenile justice field and to obtain and maintain certification;
Learns to assess emergency and crisis situations, make appropriate
contacts and referrals, and provide interim emergency medical and other
assistance until specialized assistance is available;
May be assigned to a cottage or dormitory post at night;
May accompany youth to community service activities outside the
facility;
Performs other related duties.
When assigned to the Youth Centers:
Learns to function as a member of the treatment team for
individual youth and provide input and information to the DJS Case Management
Specialist for inclusion in monthly progress reviews;
Learns to implement, help to evaluate and recommend modifications
to youth treatment plans;
Learns to facilitate daily behavioral modification meetings in the
absence of the DJS Case Management Specialist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school
equivalency certificate.
Experience: None.
Note: 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Employment
experience within the last 18 months
Associate's Degree in
related field (I.e. Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this
classification must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level
Correctional Training Course for DJS staff required for the Maryland
Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary
period.
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.
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 in a mandated position. 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 21years of age
A thorough background check, including
fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to
substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations
17.04.09.03, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Once applicants demonstrate in
the application the required qualifications, they will be deemed qualified and
referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Applicants must meet the selection standards required and
successfully complete the training prescribed by the MPCTC; To be eligible for
the training, candidates must: Provide evidence of being a U.S. Citizen or
Resident Alien; Successfully complete both a background investigation and a
physical examination; Successfully undergo a psychological evaluation.
Once hired, Resident Advisors will be subject to being on-call 24 hours a day
and therefore must have a telephone at their place of residence; Substance
abuse testing; Once hired, Resident Advisors may be assigned duties that
require the operation of a motor vehicle; Employee assigned these duties
will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the
State of Maryland; required to operate large vans for transportation of youth;
Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland
driver’s license.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online
applications are strongly preferred. However,
if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to the
address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you
choose to fax or email your application, you must include on each page of the
attached, your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at
the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your Social Security
Number. The paper application must be received by 5:00 p.m. close of
business on the closing date for this Recruitment. No postmarks will be
accepted.
Forward
to:
Maryland Department of Juvenile
Services
1 James Day Drive
Cumberland, MD 21502
Attention: Heather Roach,
Recruitment Unit
Recruitment
# 22-002599-0011
Fax
#: 301-722-1642
Should additional information regarding the Recruitment be
required, please contact the DJS Office of Human Resources at DJS.Careers@maryland.gov, include the Recruitment Title and Number that is located at the
top of the bulletin. The resulting certified eligible list for this
Recruitment may be used for similar positions in this other State of Maryland
agencies.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to
recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the States
diversity.
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encourage them to apply.
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