Djs Resident Advisor Lead

State of Maryland•Wicomico, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The DJS Resident Advisor Lead position 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
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.
Must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Resident Advisor II and are required to maintain certification while employed.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status.
Must pass a thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing.
Must pass an oral interview.
Must pass physical and psychological examinations.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing.
Employees in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers must possess a Maryland Board of Nursing Medication Technician certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience training, reviewing and approving the work of employees in a secure residential juvenile facility/setting.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services.
Observes, interacts and assists youth with everyday life skills.
Advises youth of appropriate alternative behaviors.
Trains, assigns, and reviews the work of lower-level DJS Resident Advisors.