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Career Opportunity Bulletin

JUVENILE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

CODE: 521700    PAY GRADE: 18    ($14.06– 18.42/hr.)

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $322.97 biweekly.
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement:  24.81% of pay.


 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 2, 2007
UPDATED:  November 7, 2007

CLOSING DATE:  Until Canceled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is paraprofessional support work as a working supervisor involving the interaction, care, security, treatment, and rehabilitation of juveniles committed to a correctional facility.  Responsibilities include providing direct care; modeling appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals; and implementing rehabilitative, protective, treatment and behavioral health programs and services.  Juvenile Program Specialists also assist in educational programs and facilitate treatment groups.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to qualify, you must have two (2) years of directly related adolescent treatment and/or correctional experience.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTSBasic Corrections Certification (training will be provided).  Some positions require candidates to hold (or be able to obtain prior to receiving permanent employment status) an Education Technician II certification.

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

TESTING PROCEDURE:

The information you provide with your application and Supplemental Qualifications Form will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements, and converted to a numerical score.

The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

You must complete the on-line application by logging on to our Web Page (www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs), clicking the Open Competitive Jobs link, and clicking Apply Now under this job title.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS JOB TITLE.

The Bureau of Human Resources is unable to provide copies of submitted materials.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES
STATE HOUSE STATION #4
AUGUSTA, MAINE   04333-0004

(Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4th Floor)

CANDIDATE’S NAME:

DATE SENT

   

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

OPTION:

CODE:

Juvenile Program Specialist

 

521700

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

The statements you make will be the basis for evaluating your specific suitability for this particular work and provide the basis for making a numerical evaluation of training and experience.  This form, upon submission to the State of Maine, becomes part of the examination process and is held to be confidential.  False or misleading statements may result in rejection of your Application for Employment or dismissal from Maine State Service if selected.  Statements made on this form and in your application are subject to verification by the Bureau of Human Resources and the Appointing Authority.

Please check all that apply:

Work Experience Guidelines for this section ONLY:

Check Here if this experience applies to you.

Work Experience

Please list Employer Number or School from your employment application, from which you gained this experience.

 

I have at least two years of directly related adolescent treatment and/or correctional experience (full time equivalent).

 
  I have less than two years of directly related adolescent treatment and/or correctional experience (full time equivalent).  

Directions:  Indicate skill level by marking the appropriate boxes for each item listed.  Be sure to include the source of your experience and/or training (i.e. the employer number or school from your application from which you derived your experience/training).

Novice............................................

I have some training/experience in this area but would need support from other technical staff or additional training to develop business applications for use by others.  You must have at least one year of experience in this area to check this box.

   

Competent/Experienced..............

I have skill in this area and am fully capable of applying this skill independently to develop business applications for use by others.

   

Expert............................................

I have in-depth knowledge of product/skill capable of functioning as technical resource/mentor to other professional/technical staff.

   

Education......................................

I have successfully completed coursework in this area.

 

Work Experience

No Experience

Education

Novice

Competent/Experienced

Expert

Employer Number from Application or School

Experience and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.

           

Experience counseling juveniles.

           

Supervised employees including performance appraisals.

           

Experience applying educational theory and practice, and its application in providing juvenile rehabilitative programs.

           

Experience implementing rehabilitation programs.

           

Prepared reports of juvenile activities.

           

Experience maintaining order and control of juveniles.

           

Experience exercising self-control in negative and/or hostile environments.

           

Experience assisting teachers or instructors in training or instructing students following established lesson plans, guidelines and instructions and intervened when necessary to control student behavior.

           

Actively participated in juvenile individual or group treatment programs.

           

Communicated with juveniles exhibiting behavioral problems, and redirected behavior, deescalated situation and described possible consequences.

           

Attended and participated in team treatment meetings and reported on observed behaviors, participation levels, and progress toward treatment plan objectives.

           

Supervised and participated in searches and inspections of beds, lockers, living areas or similar areas to prevent the possession of contraband.