DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE
Western Region Youth Centers
Recruitment #22-002599-0018
Department | DJS Backbone Youth Center |
---|---|
Date Opened | 9/27/2022 12:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/11/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $42,189.00 - $59,832.00/year |
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
Location of Position
Western Region – Allegany County
Green
Ridge Youth Center
15 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
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
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 a related
field (I.e., Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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
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
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 eligible
(employment) list for at least one year.
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 # 22-002599-0018
Fax
#: 301-722-1642
Should additional
information regarding the Recruitment be required, please contact the DJS
Office of Human Resources at heatherr.roach@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.
We thank you Veterans
for their service to our Country and encourage them to apply.
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