Corrections–Trade Instructor: Maine Correctional Center- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

State of Maine•Windham, ME

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Corrections is establishing an employment register to fill a vacancy at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham, Maine. The Correctional Trade Instructor is responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents. This position supervises and instructs resident work crews, assigns jobs, identifies the equipment and supplies needed to complete work, and maintains the crew’s security and safety. The specific assignment involves supervising a cleaning crew and performing light building maintenance, including general repairs, painting, and furniture assembly as needed. Employees without a professional trade license must instruct a resident crew in at least three trade areas, sometimes referred to as collateral duties. Work is performed under limited supervision. The instructor teaches trade skills and work methods to help residents prepare for employment after release. The role also involves contributing to treatment and reentry efforts, maintaining accurate records, communicating observations to treatment teams, responding to emergencies, and participating in unit management decisions concerning residents and operations.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Three years of education and/or experience in a skilled trade, such as carpentry, electrical work, or plumbing.
Resident supervision and general maintenance experience are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Skills in supervising work crews and general building maintenance, including landscaping; preference will be given to candidates with these skills.
A professional trade license, such as Wood Scalers, Drinking Water Operators, or Pesticide Applicators.

Responsibilities

Observe, monitor, control, and evaluate resident work activity.
Instruct residents individually and in crews through work performance, presentations, demonstrations, and other methods.
Record work activities and prepare reports of results.
Instruct residents in collateral duties and trade work.
Plan and schedule resident work crews with superiors to support productive training experiences.
Communicate behavioral observations to treatment teams and recommend corrective actions.
Issue equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear to residents and instruct them in their use and maintenance.
Counsel and advise residents about personal matters, institutional rules, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies.
Intervene in and control negative or aggressive behavior using physical force, restraints, chemical weapons, and other methods.
Maintain accurate and complete records to comply with ACA and administrative policies.
Identify and recommend equipment and machinery purchases based on product performance, cost, and durability.
Participate as a voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and make decisions concerning transfers, classification status, and job assignments.
Assign residents to jobs based on project needs and residents’ experience, while ensuring adequate training.
Assist with special treatment programs and on-site educational programs.
Investigate and report institutional rule violations to superiors.
Teach residents trade skills and work methods to develop job skills for employment after release.
Respond to internal and external facility emergencies as directed, using training and intervention skills to secure residents and maintain order.
Supervise the cleaning crew and perform light maintenance of buildings, including general repairs, painting, and furniture assembly as needed.
Instruct resident crews in at least three trade areas if not holding a professional trade license.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State’s qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.