<p>Introduction</p> <p>\n</p> <p>GRADE</p> <p>ASTD14\n</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION</p> <p>\nVictor Cullen Center, 6000 Cullen Dr, Sabillasville, MD 21780 (Frederick Co)\n\n</p> <p>Main Purpose of Job</p> <p>Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of?DJS Resident Advisor Lead.?So come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!\n\n\nThe Resident Advisor Lead position with DJS provides lead level of work, as it relates to providing supervision? and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. The Resident Advisor Lead observes, interacts and assists youth with everyday life skills and advises them of appropriate alternative behaviors. This position also trains, assigns, and reviews the work of lower-level DJS Resident Advisors, but they do not perform the full range of supervisory duties. The Resident Advisor Lead must possess a full certification from MCTC and maintain MCTC certification on an annual basis.\n</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education:?Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\nExperience:?One and one half years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.\n\nNotes:\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.\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.\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.\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.\n</p> <p>DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Experience training, reviewing and approving the work of\nemployees in a secure residential juvenile facility/setting.?Willingness\nto work in any shifts (1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd?shifts).\n</p> <p>LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION</p> <p>This recruitment is limited to?current Maryland\nDepartment of Juvenile Services employees.\n</p> <p>LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS</p> <p>\n1. Candidates must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Resident Advisor Lead and are required to maintain certification while employed.\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.\n3.?Employees in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.\n\n</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ol> <li>In accordance with the Correctional Services Article,\nSection 8-209?of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional\nTraining Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary\nor?permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in\na mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of\nMaryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the\nMaryland?Correctional Training Commission, and include:\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\nMust be at least 21 years of age\nA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\nAn oral interview, and\nPhysical and psychological examinations.\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance\nabuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing\nfor Illegal Use of Drugs.\n\n\n3. Employees in this classification that?employed at\nDJS Youth Centers must possess a Maryland Board of Nursing Medication\nTechnician certificate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Annotated\nCode of Maryland, Health Occupation Article, Title 8, COMAR Title 10, Subtitle\n39, Chapter 04 - Medication Technicians.\n </li></ol> <p>SELECTION PROCESS</p> <p>\nPlease ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.\n\n</p> <p>EXAMINATION PROCESS</p> <p>The assessment will involve a rating of your application\nbased on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the\nposition's requirements.?Therefore, it is essential that you provide\ncomplete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete\napplications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and\neducation.?For education obtained outside the U.S., you will\nbe required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by\na Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete\nthe supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating\napplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire\nmust correspond to the information provided on your completed application to\nreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact\nthe overall rating of your completed application.\n\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please\nsubmit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper\ncredit.\n</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n</p> <p>FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>\n\nThe online application process is?strongly?recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by?5:00 PM?on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\n\n\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\n217 E. Redwood Street\nBaltimore, MD 21202\nAttn: Moses Devaprakasam, Recruitment # 26-002608-0006\nFax number 410-333-4188\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\n\n\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or?Application.Help@maryland.gov.\n\n\nShould additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at?djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\n\n\nDJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the educational background and justice system contact.\n\n\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\n\n\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\n\n\nCandidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\n\n\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.\n\n\n</p>