Juvenile Program Worker PART TIME - Long Creek Youth Development Center

Juvenile Program Worker - PART TIME

Code: 5216

040002941A

040002941B

Pay Grade: 16 $22.95 - $26.62 hourly
This rate does include $1/hr. institutional stipend

This rate does not include applicable night, weekend shift differentials, or Premium Overtime.

Schedule and Hours: Based on needs of the Facility and candidate's availability.

Open: September 9, 2022

Close: Until Filled

Juvenile Program Worker: Career Profile Video

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

Maine Department of Corrections Long Creek Youth Development Center is recruiting moral, ethical, dependable, and compassionate candidates to provide security, protection, treatment, rehabilitation, and behavioral therapy in support of the betterment of Maine’s at-risk youth.

Maine DOC provides you with the practical, hands-on training to gain the proficiencies you need to do your job effectively and ensure your professional success.

You can affect change in the lives of Maine’s proven risk youth.

As a Juvenile Program Worker at Long Creek Youth Development Center, you are part of a unique, supportive team within Maine Department of Corrections. Juvenile residents need you to provide them with a safe, secure environment in which they can learn, develop, and practice the skills needed for success. You will be a role model, life coach, and positive, supportive adult. You will provide direct supervision, security, assistance, and accountability while engaging with Maine’s proven risk youth.

Minimum Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license.

Pro-Rated Part-Time Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick, and Parental Leave

• On-Site Fitness Room and Gym

• Off-Site Gym Reimbursement

Paid Training:

• Learn de-escalation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and defense techniques.
• Completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course (organized and funded by DOC)
• On-the-job training.
• Coached and mentored by a Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Ongoing support and professional development.

• At time of hire: Valid Driver’s License
• Prior to attaining Permanent Status: Maine State Driver’s License
• Completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course
  (organized and funded by DOC upon hire – includes mandatory exposure to chemical agents)

Questions?

Contact: Susan Finnell, HR Manager Email: susan.finnell@maine.gov Telephone: 207-822-2604

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 plus weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.