DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Department of Juvenile Services is accepting\r\napplications for the position of Resident Advisor Trainee at the�Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center located in Salisbury,\r\nMaryland.\r\n�\r\nIf you are interested in this position but not\r\nat this location, please check the employment center for a facility closer to\r\nyou and apply.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services\r\nLower Eastern Shore Children’s Center\r\n405 Naylor Mill Road\r\nSalisbury, MD 21801\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A DJS Resident Advisor Trainee is the entry level of work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. The DJS Resident Advisor Trainee guides, directs, and organizes youth while maintaining safety and security, care, custody and program continuity in accordance with established DJS policies and facility procedures. The DJS Resident Advisor Trainee performs a limited range of duties with some independence at times and under close supervision at other times. Additionally, the purpose of this position is to provide direct care coverage over a continuum of shifts.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The duties of this\r\nposition include, but are not limited to, the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Learns to escort\r\n groups of youth to and from daily activities at the facility and to supervise\r\n their conduct during movement and daily activities;\r\n �\r\n Learns to observe\r\n individual and group behaviors and to determine when intervention or guidance\r\n is needed by the youth under his/her care;\r\n �\r\n Learns to intervene in\r\n situations involving agitated or overwrought youth to prevent fights and to\r\n de-escalate potentially harmful behaviors,\r\n �\r\n Learns to suggest\r\n alternative ways of reacting to problems, and may be required to physically\r\n restrain youth;\r\n �\r\n Learns to promote an\r\n environment conducive to learning helpful alternative behaviors by encouraging\r\n communication among youth and staff, guiding and critiquing group discussions,\r\n offering advice at appropriate junctures and serving as a mentor and role model\r\n for resident youth;\r\n �\r\n Learns to monitor the\r\n behavior of youth and assist them in complying with daily and weekly schedules\r\n of attending classes, completing school assignments, sleeping, eating and\r\n performing personal hygiene tasks;\r\n �\r\n Learns to record\r\n behavior observations, prepare progress and incident reports on assigned youth\r\n for review by supervisors, and recommend behavioral sanctions;\r\n �\r\n Learns to inspect\r\n residence areas for safety, security and cleanliness;\r\n �\r\n Learns to assess\r\n inappropriate behaviors and recommend behavioral sanctions to supervisors;\r\n �\r\n Attends in-service\r\n training on topics, such as crisis prevention, suicide prevention, emergency\r\n medical treatments, and behavioral modification models to maintain knowledge of\r\n childcare needs, counseling methods and trends in the juvenile justice field and\r\n to obtain and maintain certification;\r\n �\r\n Learns to assess\r\n emergency and crisis situations, make appropriate contacts and referrals, and\r\n provide interim emergency medical and other assistance until specialized\r\n assistance is available;\r\n �\r\n May be assigned to a\r\n cottage or dormitory post at night;\r\n �\r\n May accompany youth to\r\n community service activities outside the facility;\r\n �\r\n Performs other related\r\n duties.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\nExperience: None.\r\n\r\nNote: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s Degree in a related field (i.e., Criminal\r\nJustice, Social or Behavioral Sciences)\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must complete and successfully pass the�Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS staff required�for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the�probationary period. \r\n\r\n2. 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.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209�of the�Annotated Code of Maryland,�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:\r\n\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\r\nMust be at least 21years of age\r\nA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\r\nAn oral interview, and\r\nPhysical and psychological examinations.\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in�accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09.03, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide\r\nsufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be\r\nranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of\r\nyour application based on your education, training and experience as they\r\nrelate to the requirements of the position.� Therefore, it is essential\r\nthat you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\r\nPlease report all related experience and education.� \r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Using the online\r\napplication process is strongly urged.� However, if you are unable to\r\napply online you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a\r\npaper application to the fax number below.� If you choose to fax or use\r\nregular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and\r\nLast Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin\r\nand the last 4 digits of your SS#.� The paper application must be received\r\nby 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no\r\npostmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:\r\n� � Maryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services\r\n� � 203\r\nRiver Street\r\n��� Snow Hill, MD 21863\r\n� � Attn: Tabitha\r\nAndrews\r\n� � Fax\r\nnumber 410-632-1527\r\n� � TTY\r\nUsers: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nThe resulting\r\nCertified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions\r\nin this or other State agencies.�\r\n�\r\nShould additional\r\ninformation regarding this recruitment be required or if you have any questions\r\nregarding this recruitment, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at\r\ndjs.careers@maryland.gov� �Include the Recruitment Title/Number that\r\nis located at the top of the bulletin\r\n�\r\nBilingual applicants\r\nare welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n�\r\nDJS values the\r\nexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome\r\nto apply for all current recruitments.\r\n�\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n