DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR SUPERVISOR *INTERNAL ONLY*

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services, Lower Eastern Shore Children' Center, 405 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 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 and supervise lower-level Resident Advisors. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth. Notes The educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland. Candidates may substitute successful completion of twelve hours of supervisory related training approved by DJS Human Resources for six months of the required experience. 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. 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. Desired Or Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have one year of experience planning and supervising the performance of work of employees in a secure residential juvenile facility/setting.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a Resident Advisor II and are required to maintain certification while employed. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle; these employees must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license. Employees at DJS Youth Centers must have completed a Board-approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing certification as a Medication Technician. Special Requirements In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment as listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04. 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. Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09. Employees at DJS Youth Centers must possess a Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician certificate in accordance with applicable regulations. Selection Process Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year. Benefits State of Maryland benefits apply. Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Veterans and bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland