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DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR LEAD

Recruitment #16-002608-0004

Introduction

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.

DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Cheltenham Youth Facility

Cheltenham, Maryland (Prince's George County)

Main Purpose of Job

A DJS Resident Advisor Lead is the lead level of work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services by observing, interacting and assisting them with everyday life skills and advising them of appropriate alternative behaviors.

Employees in this classification assign, review and approve the work of and train lower-level DJS Resident Advisors.

POSITION DUTIES

The DJS Resident Advisor Lead guides, directs, and organizes youth activities while maintaining care, safety, custody, and program continuity in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position is assigned special projects and is expected to take a lead role to coordinate and guide the shift responsibilities of lower level DJS Residential Advisors.

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and supervision for all youth activities with the detention facility. The Resident Advisor Lead establishes and enforce rules that supports order and discipline in accordance with proper DJS policies and procedures. The Resident Advisor Lead proactively manages the living units and oversees living conditions within the youth detention facility to ensure program continuity and quality assurance of the youth's living conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Service Aid and 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

Candidates with experience training, reviewing, and approving the work of employees in a secure residential juvenile facility environment are highly desired.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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

Must be willing to adhere to a rotating-shift work schedule

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

3. If employed at a DJS Youth Center, employees in this classification must have completed 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 of the MarylandAnnotated 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 statusMust be at least 21 years of ageA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testingAn oral interview, andPhysical and psychological examinations.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing inaccordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. If employed at a DJS Youth Center, the employee must possess a Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician certificate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Annotated Code of Maryland, Health Occupation Article, Title 8, COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 39, Chapter 04 - Medication Technicians.

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 relate 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. 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.

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

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application  and copy of license/certificate 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  

One Center Plaza  

120 W. Fayette St.  

Baltimore, MD 21201  

Attn: Kia Brown

Fax number 410-333-4188

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

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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