DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR LEAD

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The main purpose of the position is to provide lead level of work, as it relates to providing supervision and guidance to youths residing at a Department of Juvenile Services owned and operated facility. It includes observing and interacting with youths, assisting them with everyday life skills and advising them of appropriate alternative behaviors as needed. This position trains, assigns and reviews the work of lower-level DJS Resident Advisors, but they do not perform the full range of supervisory duties.

The position receives general supervision from a DJS Resident Advisor Supervisor or from a designated Administrator.

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

Experience: One and one half years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.

Notes:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

2. Successful completion of six hours of supervisory related training approved by DJS Human Resources may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

3. Education in criminal justice or the social or behavioral sciences at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of 15 credit hours for each six months of the required experience for up to one year of experience.

Experience training, reviewing and approving the work of employees in a secure residential juvenile facility/setting.

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees.

1. Candidates must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Resident Advisor II and are required to maintain certification while employed.

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.

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, Section 8-209, 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 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 are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications and Limitation on Selection will be placed on the eligible list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED.

Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.

The assessment will 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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. Please report all related experience and education. 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.

This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.

Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
ATTN: RHONDA MOODY

If you mail your application, you must include on each page the following information:

*First and Last Name

*Recruitment Number-located at the top of the bulletin

*last 4 digits of your SSN

All incorrect application forms will not be accepted!

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

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