DJS YOUTH RECREATION SPECIALIST I
Recruitment #23-002622-0001
Department | DJS Alfred Noyes Youth Center |
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Date Opened | 1/26/2023 3:23:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/9/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $41,068.00 - $62,525.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jakiraman Jones |
Work Location |
Montgomery
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Schedule, initiate, instruct and lead indoor and outdoor sports, games and leisure activities for youth in the facility. This includes tournaments, sports clinics, intramural athletic programs, and seasonal sports activities.
- Assist Group Living personnel in upholding established rules and develop skills to help youth participate within these rules.
- Meet with staff from other DJS facilities, teachers, Case Managers, Resident Advisors, and Facility Management to plan recreational programs.
- Attend in-service training or relevant topics, such as crisis prevention, suicide prevention, emergency medical treatments, and behavioral modification models in order to maintain knowledge of youth needs, counseling methods, and trends in the juvenile services field as well as maintaining certification.
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
- Experience scheduling recreational activities to meet the needs of adolescent youth.
- Experience demonstrating the safe use of physical education equipment.
- CPR certification.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS support 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.
3. Employees in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.
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
Please make sure that you
provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if
necessary) 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.
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.
If you completed
education outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
service. The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring
agency to select employees. Please note that your answers on the supplemental
questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application
to receive credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is strongly urged.
However, if you are unable to apply on line 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 use regular mail, you must include on each page of the
attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at
the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper
application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date
for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application
forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department
of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E
Redwood Street
Baltimore,
MD 21202
Attn: Jakiraman
Jones
Fax number
410-333-4188
TTY Users:
call via Maryland Relay
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
Bilingual applicants are
welcome to apply for all recruitments.
DJS values the experience
gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for
all current recruitments.
As an equal-opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.