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DJS YOUTH TRANSPORTATION OFFICER II

Recruitment #17-002619-0002

Introduction

The Department of Juvenile Service is accepting applications for two (2) contractual DJS Youth Transportation Officer II positions at the Largo Office (ERC). Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Largo Office (ERC)

1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 120

Largo, Maryland 20774

Main Purpose of Job

The DJS Youth Transportation Officer II is the full performance level of work transporting and escorting youth who have been detained or placed in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a DJS Youth Transportation Officer Supervisor or other designated juvenile services administrator. Employees may be required to work days, evenings, weekends or holidays. Employees may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis based on staffing needs. Employees may be exposed to youth who are abusive and hostile. Employees are required to physically subdue violent youth, intervene to prevent situations from escalating and prevent escapes if needed. Employees will be required to apply and remove mechanical restraining devices. The DJS Youth Transportation Officer Trainee, DJS Youth Transportation Officer I and DJS Youth Transportation Officer II are differentiated on the basis of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. The DJS Youth Transportation Officer Trainee learns to perform duties under close supervision, the DJS Youth Transportation Officer I performs duties under close supervision until fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Following certification, the DJS Youth Transportation Officer I performs a limited range of duties with some independence at times and under close supervision at other times, depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed. The DJS Youth Transportation Officer II performs the full range of duties under general supervision. The DJS Youth Transportation Officer II is differentiated from the DJS Youth Transportation Officer Lead in that the DJS Youth Transportation Officer Lead assigns, reviews and approves the work of and trains lower-level DJS Youth Transportation Officers. Employees must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Youth Transportation Officer II.

POSITION DUTIES

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, schedules, supervises and evaluates recreational programs for youth residing at a DJS operated facility;

 Organizes programs to recognize and reward youth achievement;

Trains DJS facility personnel and other individuals such as community volunteers to serve as referees or coaches;

Oversees the purchasing of recreational equipment and materials;

Oversees the maintenance of recreational areas, equipment and materials;

Explains the principles, techniques and safety procedures of physical fitness and sports, and demonstrates use of sport equipment;

Tailors instruction and coaching to meet the needs and abilities of individual youth; Instills values such as teamwork, self-esteem and self-confidence, and promotes appropriate social interaction skills in order that youth may transfer these values to the community upon release;

Provides one-on-one mentoring, coaching or counseling to develop an effective rapport with a diverse youth population;

Schedules and coordinates recreational events to include tournaments, sports clinics, seasonal sports activities and non-athletic events;

Intervenes to de-escalate potentially hostile or dangerous situations and documents incidents to appropriate facility staff;

Meets with staff from DJS youth facilities such as teachers and DJS Resident Advisors as well as individuals from various outside organizations to plan recreational programs;

Maintains recreational areas, equipment and materials;

Enforces the rules and regulations of recreational areas in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety;

 Attends in-service training on topics, such as crisis prevention, suicide prevention, emergency medical treatments and behavioral modification models to maintain knowledge of childcare needs, counseling methods and trends in the juvenile justice field and to maintain certification;

Assesses emergency and crisis situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim emergency medical treatment and other assistance until specialized assistance is available;

Maintains logs or other documentation of daily recreational activities;

May prepare reports requested by management; May participate in established meetings with DJS Resident Advisors, DJS Residential Group Life Managers, DJS Case Management Specialists or others by providing progress or assessments of youth behavior during recreational activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission Regulation.

 Experience: One year of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.

Note: 1.  The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Services Aid specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Youth Transportation Officer II and are required to maintain certification while employed.

2. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 21 years of age A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing An oral interview, and Physical and psychological examinations.

2. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be supplied with a pager or may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Karen Badostain at 301-610-8502.

We strongly suggest using the online application process.  However, if online access is not available, you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.  If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your first and last name, recruitment number that is located at the top of this bulletin and the last 4 digits of your social security number.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm: close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmark will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Applications may be mailed or faxed to:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 500

Rockville, MD 20855

 Attn:  Karen Badostain, Recruitment #17-002619-0002

Fax number: 301-279-1204

 The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. 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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