DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR LEAD

Introduction

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GRADE

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Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a\r\nDifference at DJS!\r\nThe Maryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives,\r\ncreating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking\r\npassionate individuals for the role of DJS Residential Advisor LEAD, so come\r\njoin our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Resident Advisor Lead\r\nposition with DJS provides lead level of work, as it relates to providing\r\nsupervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services. The Resident Advisor Lead observes, interacts,\r\nassists youth with everyday life skills and advises them of appropriate\r\nalternative behaviors. This position also trains, assigns, and reviews the work\r\nof lower-level DJS Resident Advisors, but they do not perform the full range of\r\nsupervisory duties. The Resident Advisor Lead must possess a full certification\r\nfrom MCTC and maintain MCTC certification on an annual basis.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or\r\npossession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: One and one half\r\nyears of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile\r\nfacility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. The above educational\r\nrequirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in\r\naccordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated\r\nCode of Maryland.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute\r\nsuccessful completion of six hours of supervisory related training approved by\r\nDJS Human Resources for six months of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute\r\neducation in criminal justice or the social or behavioral sciences at an\r\naccredited college or university at a rate of 15 credit hours for each six\r\nmonths of the required experience for up to one year of experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Candidates may substitute\r\nU.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in\r\nSocial Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Services Aid and\r\nAssistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field\r\nof work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will\r\nbe given to applicants with experience training, reviewing and approving the\r\nwork of employees in a secure residential juvenile facility/setting.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to\r\ncurrent Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates who\r\nhave not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level\r\nCorrectional Training Course for DJS staff required for the Maryland\r\nCorrectional Training Commission certificate within 365 days of initial\r\nappointment or placement in this classification according to Code of Maryland\r\nRegulations 12.10.01.03. Employees are required to maintain certification while\r\nemployed.\r\n�\r\n2. Employees in\r\nthis classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a\r\nmotor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a\r\nmotor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in\r\nthis classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to\r\ncomplete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a\r\nvalid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication\r\nTechnician.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance\r\nwith the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of\r\nMaryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the\r\nminimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These\r\nrequirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations\r\n12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training\r\nCommission, and include:�\r\n�\r\nU.S. Citizenship\r\nor Resident Alien status\r\nMust be at least\r\n21 years of age\r\nA thorough\r\nbackground check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\r\nAn oral\r\ninterview, and\r\nPhysical and\r\npsychological examinations.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in\r\nthis classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with\r\nCode of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure\r\nthat your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate\r\nthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation\r\nrelated to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date;\r\ninformation received after this date will not be considered. Successful\r\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and\r\nplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. This list may\r\nalso be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the\r\nfuture.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment\r\nwill involve a rating of your application based on your education, training,\r\nand/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore,\r\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please\r\nreport all relevant experience and education.�\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required\r\nto provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign\r\nCredential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating\r\napplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire\r\nmust correspond to the information provided on your completed application to\r\nreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact\r\nthe overall rating of your completed application.\r\nIf you are a\r\nVeteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with\r\nyour completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n***Please note that your answers on the\r\nSupplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.***\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online\r\napplication process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to\r\napply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail\r\nsubmissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name,\r\nthe recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four\r\ndigits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be\r\nreceived by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications\r\nreceived after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be\r\naccepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n�\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn: Moses Devaprakasam\r\nHR Officer II�\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay�\r\nIf you are having\r\ndifficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online\r\napplication system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and\r\nManagement, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nShould additional\r\ninformation regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov.\r\nInclude the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the\r\nbulletin.�\r\nDJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in\r\nthe workplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the\r\neducational background and justice system contact.\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.\r\nVeterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply\r\nfor all recruitments.\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal\r\nsystem are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service\r\nto explore rewarding career opportunities.\r\n