Correctional Acuity Specialist : Maine State Prison- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER
About The Position
The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at the Maine State Prison in Warren. These are innovative positions in the corrections field that combines correctional officer responsibilities with the latest in providing intervention and de-escalation to special populations. Special populations may include residents having an acute or chronic mental illness, behavioral health, or physical health and/or wellness needs. Work involves investigative and protective services in the custody, security, treatment, rehabilitation, reentry, and emergency response to individuals in special populations housed within the assigned correctional unit(s).
Requirements
- Four (4) years of education and/or experience which would provide knowledge and abilities in the treatment and case planning of individuals who have traumatic and adverse backgrounds.
- Current Correctional Certification or successful completion of the Basic Corrections Training Program (BCTP).
- Successful Completion of Acuity Specialist Training Program upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or at least two years of post-secondary education in behavioral health, social sciences or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Work is performed under limited supervision and must model and exemplify the Mission and Values of the Maine Department of Corrections and the humane and restorative approaches of the Maine Model of Corrections.
- Assessing risks and needs, counseling, and monitoring resident behavior.
- Directing and overseeing activities and crafting behavioral or health modifications or strategies that provide short-term stabilization reinforce long-term behavior change.
- Preparing behavior and incident reports.
- Participating in the development and implementation of treatment strategies and release planning.
- Integrating daily activities with treatment and/or reentry goals.
- Recommending and/or implementing actions or interventions to enhance dynamic security practices.
- Providing technical support services to both correctional and casework staff in the application of daily unit and goal-oriented activities.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes a percentage of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Parental Leave – six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
