Juvenile Program Specialist: Long Creek Youth Development Center- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER (Evergreen)

State of Maine•South Portland, ME

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is paraprofessional support work as a working supervisor involving the interaction, care, security, treatment, and rehabilitation of juveniles committed to a correctional facility. Responsibilities include: Providing direct care, Modeling appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals, Implementing rehabilitative, protective, treatment, and behavioral health programs and services. Employees in this classification: Provide leadership in evaluating and supervising Juvenile Program Workers, Assist in educational programs, Facilitate treatment groups. This role differs from traditional correctional officers, as its primary focus is on treatment, rehabilitation, and behavior modification of youth. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of correctional programs and adolescent treatment OR Experience supervising a team in a structured environment
Basic Corrections Certification (Required prior to permanent status)

Responsibilities

Direct, assign, and supervise Juvenile Program Workers and volunteers to ensure proper care, custody, and implementation of treatment plans
Evaluate employee performance, document outcomes, and recommend personnel actions including promotions, discipline, or termination
Support educational and vocational programs by assisting instructors and managing classroom behavior
Implement and participate in individual and group treatment programs
Document observations and prepare reports on resident behavior and progress
De-escalate conflicts, redirect behavior, and guide residents toward appropriate conduct
Serve as a mentor and role model to promote positive social development
Supervise residents in maintaining living spaces to encourage responsibility and hygiene
Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to rehabilitation planning
Apply intervention techniques to maintain safety and security
Oversee searches and inspections to enforce compliance and prevent contraband
Transport residents to court and appointments safely
Participate in training, workshops, and staff meetings
Ensure compliance with HR laws, policies, and practices including EEO, recruitment, discipline, and safety standards

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 19% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
Additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
Extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness