DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR SUPERVISOR (***INTERNAL ONLY****)

GRADE

15 \r\n

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 Supervisor is the supervisory level of work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services by observing, interacting and assisting them with everyday life skills and advising them of appropriate alternative behaviors. Employees in this classification coordinate residential programming services. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level DJS Resident Advisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\nExperience: Two years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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\n2. Candidates may substitute successful completion of twelve hours of supervisory related training approved by DJS Human Resources�for six months of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute education in criminal justice or the social or behavioral sciences at an accredited college or university�at a rate of 15 credit hours for each six months of the required experience for up to one year of experience.\r\n4.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Services Aid and Assistant specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal\r\ncandidate will have one year of experience planning and supervising the\r\nperformance of work of employees in a secure residential juvenile\r\nfacility/setting.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This\r\nrecruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of\r\nJuvenile Services.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Resident Advisor II and are required to maintain certification while employed.\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\n3. Employees in this classification that are employed at�DJS Youth Centers must have completed a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.\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\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\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in�accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n3. Employees in this classification that are�employed at�DJS Youth Centers must possess a Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician certificate in accordance with Nurse Practice Act, Annotated Code of Maryland, Health Occupation Article, Title 8, COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 39, Chapter 04 - Medication Technicians.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\r\nthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We\r\nwill not consider information submitted after this date.�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.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The\r\nassessment will be a rating of your application based on your education,\r\ntraining and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.\r\nTherefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information\r\non your application. Please report all related experience and education. For\r\neducation obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of\r\nthe equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential\r\nevaluation service. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental\r\nQuestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application\r\nto receive credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online\r\napplication process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on\r\nline you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application\r\nto the fax number below.� If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you\r\nmust include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the\r\nRecruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4\r\ndigits of your SS#.� The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close\r\nof business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be\r\naccepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:� �\r\n� ����������� Maryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices\r\n�������������� 203 River Street\r\n�������������� Snow Hill, MD 21863\r\n� ����������� Attn: Tabitha Andrews\r\n� ����������� Fax number 410-632-1527\r\n� ����������� TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nShould\r\nadditional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact\r\nDJS Office of Human Resources at�djs.careers@maryland.gov.\r\nInclude the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the\r\nbulletin.�\r\n�\r\nAs an\r\nequal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n�\r\nDJS values\r\nthe experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are\r\nwelcome to apply for all current recruitments.�\r\n�\r\nBilingual\r\napplicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.�\r\n�\r\nThe\r\nresulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar\r\npositions in this or other State agencies.\r\n�\r\n