Juvenile Community Corrections Officer - Juvenile Community Corrections, Region 1, York County.

State of Maine•Portland, OR

3d•$62,795 - $85,634

About The Position

Maine Department of Corrections (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. MDOC Juvenile Community Corrections Region 1 is seeking a qualified candidate for Juvenile Community Corrections Officer for York County. You must be self-motivated, resourceful, able to work as an integral part of a team, and possess excellent time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or social sciences, or a closely related field (4 years).
Six (6) months of experience in youth counseling and case management or juvenile probation/parole work or juvenile law enforcement activities.
At least 4 years and 6 months of equivalent combination of directly related education, experience, and training.
Possession of a Class C Maine Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience working with adolescents and families involved with the juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

Investigates juvenile delinquency cases and matters concerning probation and/or aftercare using evidence-based principles and practices to report findings.
Researches and writes institutional and court ordered investigation reports to present information needed for making case decisions.
Researches and completes pre-disposition, post-disposition, aftercare, furlough, and interstate compact investigations to provide information.
Compiles and records information on juvenile offenders and their activities in order monitor and document compliance with conditions of supervision.
Prepares and maintains strength-based juvenile offender rehabilitation case plans and records and submits regular and special reports to superiors and the courts to carry out required procedures to intervene and remediate delinquent behavior.
Monitors, reviews, and revises individual rehabilitation case plans and refers them to appropriate education, employment, community, and treatment programs/resources to promote their rehabilitation and mitigate identified criminogenic factors.
Inform juvenile offenders of conditions of supervision to ensure they are understood.
Make prescribed contact and counsel juvenile offenders to assist with rehabilitation.
Arrests and transports juvenile offenders to jails, detention facilities, institutions, and hearings to enforce conditions of supervision.
Arranges and monitors for community/public service work, collects restitution and fines, and monitors disbursement of funds to enforce conditions of supervision.
Collaborates with community agencies and service providers to develop and monitor individual treatment and supervision plans and expand and enhance service delivery system for juvenile offenders.

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 four 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.