CONTRACTUAL-DJS Resident Advisor Trainee

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Allegany County

Green Ridge Youth Center, 10700 15 Mile Creek Road, Flinstone, MD  21530

 

Garrett County

Backbone Mountain Youth Center, 124 Camp 4 Road, Swanton, MD  21562

Meadow Mountain Youth Center, 234 Recovery Road, Grantsville, MD  21536

Savage Mountain Youth Center, 164 Freedom Lane, Lonaconing, MD  21539

A DJS Resident Advisor Trainee is the entry level or work providing supervision and guidance to youths residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services (Youth Centers). Guides, directs, and organizes youth while maintaining safety and security, care, custody and program continuity in accordance with established DJS policies and facility procedures. Also provides direct care coverage over a continuum of shifts.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation

Experience: None.

Applicants must be willing to work in Garrett County or Allegany County for this recruitment.

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

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.

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article of the Maryland Annotated 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 status

Must be at least 21years of age

A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing

An oral interview, and

Physical and psychological examinations.

2. 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.

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

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

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