Juvenile Program Specialist: Long Creek Youth Development Center- Employment Register

Long Creek Youth Development Center

South Portland, Maine, USA
Grade 19: $26.89ph to $34.62ph; benefits: health i...
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Direct care for juveniles
Implement rehabilitative programs
Supervise juvenile program workers
** The Long Creek Youth Development Center is seeking a Juvenile Program Specialist to provide direct care and rehabilitation support for juveniles in a correctional facility. The role emphasizes treatment, supervision, and evaluation, requiring candidates with experience in correctional programs or team supervision. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities.
  • This is paraprofessional support work as a working supervisor involving the interaction, care, security, treatment, and rehabilitation of juveniles committed to a correctional facility.
  • The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums for health insurance and 100% of employee-only dental premiums, with a significant contribution to retirement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Long Creek Youth Development Center is seeking a Juvenile Program Specialist to provide direct care and rehabilitation support for juveniles in a correctional facility. The role emphasizes treatment, supervision, and evaluation, requiring candidates with experience in correctional programs or team supervision. **

Salary

Grade 19: $26.89/hr to $34.62/hr; Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct care for juveniles
  • Implement rehabilitative programs
  • Supervise Juvenile Program Workers
  • De-escalate conflicts
  • Serve as mentor and role model

Nice-to-have

  • Professional attitude
  • Well-developed integrity
  • Commitment to ethical practice
  • Team player

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of correctional programs and adolescent treatment
  • Supervising a team in a structured environment
  • Basic Corrections Certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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