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Career Opportunity Bulletin

JUVENILE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

CODE: 521700 PAY GRADE: 18 ($14.70– 19.16/hr.)

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance:

100% State Contribution (base salary less than or equal to $30,000.00 as of July 1, 2009) $356.62 biweekly (Health: $343.33 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
95% State Contribution (base salary greater than $30,000.00 or equal to $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $339.45 biweekly (Health: $326.16 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
90% State Contribution (base salary greater than $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $322.28 biweekly (Health: $308.99 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 26.31% of pay

LAST UP DATE: June 26, 2009

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 REQUIREMENTS: Basic 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:

These positions are located at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland and the Mountain View Youth Development Center in Charleston, Maine.
Qualified candidates will be placed on Employment Register to be used to fill positions in this classification.
Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.
You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM IN ORDER TO BE EVALUATED.

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

Accompanies and remains with students in classrooms and workshops, and assists teachers/instructors in training/instructing students following established lesson plans, guidelines, and instructions.
Directs, assigns, and supervises Juvenile Program Workers and volunteers.
Evaluates subordinates' performance, examines task outcome against job standards, and discusses evaluation with employees.
Implements and actively participates in individual and group treatment programs and activities.
Documents observations and prepares reports concerning individual and group interaction, participation, and progress made in treatment programs.
Communicates with residents exhibiting behavioral problems, interpersonal conflicts, and non-compliance with rules; and redirects behavior, deescalates situations, and describes possible consequences.
Mentors and acts as role model of appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals.
Supervises, guides, and motivates residents to maintain living quarters.
Attends and participates in unit treatment team meetings, and reports on observed resident behaviors, participation levels, and progress toward treatment plan objectives.
Interprets situational requirements and implements approved intervention techniques.
Supervises and participates in searches and inspections of beds, lockers, living areas, buildings, and grounds.
Transports and accompanies residents to court and other appointments and activities.
Attends and participates in in-service training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

JUVENILE PROGRAM SPECIALIST(521700)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your responses on this form will be the basis making a numerical evaluation of your background training and experience (your final score).
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.

Work Experience Guidelines for this section ONLY:

Work experience must be full time equivalent (40 Hours/Week).

To convert credit hours to months of experience use the following calculations:
Total Credit Hours ÷ 2.5 = Months of Experience.

Please select the option which best describes your education and/or 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).

None	-	I have no training, education, or experience in this area.

Level 1	-	I have successfully completed training or coursework in this area, but I have no experience performing this task -OR- have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

Level 2	-	I have experience performing this task and am fully capable of performing this task independently.

Level 3	-	I have experience performing this task independently and have trained staff or provided assistance to other staff in this area.

Work Experience	None	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
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.