DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE

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Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center

9925 Blackwell Road

Rockville, Maryland  20850

Providing supervision and guidance to youths residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services by observing and interacting with youths, assisting youth with everyday life skills and advising them of appropriate alternative behavior as needed.

To provide assistance to Resident Advisors working in direct care and supervision of youths sheltered, committed or detained under the Department of Juvenile Services.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

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.

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.

This position is subject to the Correctional Services Article, Title 8, which requires compliance with the Maryland Correctional Training Commission selection/training standards; therefore the candidate will be required to receive a drug test, background check and physical/mental health exam.

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit and will not be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

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A background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to criminal history, child protective services records, state and national sex offender registry records, employment records, driving records and educational records.

Online application process is strongly urged. If you are unable to apply on line you may fax or mail a paper application to:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

7300 Calhoun Place

Suite 500

Rockville, Maryland  20855

Attn: Karen Badostain

Fax number 301-279-1204

karen.badostain@maryland.gov 

If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

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