Djs Resident Advisor Supervisor

State of Maryland•Allegany, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of DJS Resident Advisor Supervisor. So come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! A DJS Resident Advisor Supervisor is the supervisory level of work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services by observing, interacting and assisting them with everyday life skills and advising them of appropriate alternative behaviors. Employees in this classification coordinate residential programming services. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level DJS Resident Advisors.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Two years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth
Must be at least 21 years of age
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview
Physical and psychological examinations

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience planning and supervising the performance of work of employees in a non-residential setting
At least one year of experience planning and supervising the performance of work of employees in a secure residential setting

Responsibilities

Providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services
Observing, interacting and assisting youth with everyday life skills
Advising youth of appropriate alternative behaviors
Coordinating residential programming services
Supervising lower-level DJS Resident Advisors