Corrections–Trade Instructor, Maine Correctional Center -Windham- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

Maine DACF•Windham, ME

3d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission. The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME. As a Correctional Trade Instructor, you will be responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents. Your responsibilities include supervising and instructing residents in a specific trade, assigning jobs to a resident crew, determining the equipment, supplies, and tools necessary for a job to be completed by a resident crew, and maintaining the security, control, and safety of that crew. Employees without a Professional Trade license (e.g. Wood Scalers, Drinking Water Operators and Pesticide Applicators) must instruct a resident crew in a minimum of (3) three trade areas. (Often referred to as Collateral Duties.) Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

To qualify, you must have graduated from high school or equivalent and (3) three years of education and/or experience in a skilled trade (e.g., carpentry, electrician, plumbing, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those candidates that possess skills in supervising work crews.

Responsibilities

Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates resident work activity
Instructs residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques such as actual work performances, presentations and demonstrations
Records work activities and prepare reports of results
Instructs residents in collateral and trade duties
Confers with superiors in order to properly plan and schedule residents work crews and ensure productive training experiences.
Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to corrective actions
Issues and instructs residents in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear
Counsels and advises residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies
Intervenes in and controls acts of negative and aggressive behavior using physical force, restraints, chemical weapons, and other methods
Maintains accurate and complete records in order to comply with ACA and other administrative policy.
Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and machinery based on testing and assessment of product performance, cost, and durability
Serves as a fully participating, voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and is directly responsible for making decisions regarding transfers, classification status, and job assignments in order to assist in the rehabilitative process and ensure effectiveness of unit operations.
Assigns residents to jobs based on project needs and resident's level of experience in order to complete the project and ensure residents receive adequate training.
Assists in the implementation of special treatment programs and on-site educational programs in order to participate in resident rehabilitation and treatment for reentry to the community.
Investigates and reports violations of institutional rules to superiors in order to provide information and ensure and maintain safety and security.
Instructs and teaches residents trade skills and work methods in order to develop job skills and prepare residents for work outside the institution upon release.
Responds to emergency situations internal and external to the correctional facility as directed utilizing training and intervention skills in order to secure residents and maintain order.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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% 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.
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 six 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.
Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.