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

State of Maine

South Portland, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26.89–$34.62

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Diversity Recruiting, Employment Law, Healthcare, Human Resources Software, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, People Management, Performance Reviews, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

South Portland, Maine

POSTED

4 days ago

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Opening Date: May 1, 2026
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Grade 19: $26.89/hr to $34.62/hr (rate includes $1.00 Direct Care Stipend)

The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at Long Creek Youth Development Center

Job Description

Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to 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 seeking strong team players with a professional attitude, well-developed integrity, and a commitment to ethical practice to join us in this mission.
Position Overview
South Portland

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.
Typical Duties

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

Additional Information
A full description of the job, including required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available on the Bureau of Human Resources website.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, you must have:

Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating knowledge of correctional programs and adolescent treatment

Experience supervising a team in a structured environment

Licensing/Certification Requirements
(Required prior to permanent status)

Basic Corrections Certification

Review Process
Your application materials (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions, etc.) will be reviewed against job-specific criteria developed by subject matter experts.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed on an eligibility register for this classification.
Certification to Vacancies
When a vacancy occurs, eligible candidates are referred in the following order:

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