Juvenile Program Worker Academy

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Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

40 hours per week. 8 hours per day, 5 days of week.

Total Training Hours: 320 hours

During the academy, the bi-weekly salary will be $1600.00. Upon completion, salary range will be $59,684-$68,574.

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Class Definition

The Department of Children Youth and Families is currently seeking candidates for its 33rd Rhode Island Training School Pre-Service Academy.

General statement of duties
The Juvenile Program Worker is a uniformed staff position that provides for the care, custody, supervision, and security of the youth incarcerated in the Rhode Island Training School. The Rhode Island Training School is a juvenile correctional facility for adolescent males and females. Duties also include assisting in the rehabilitation, education, treatment of the residents as well as doing related work as required.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

Benefits and Salary (upon appointment)
State medical, and life insurance benefits package, salary range from $59,684 - $68,574 with paid vacation, sick leave and college reimbursement programs.

Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements
A thorough knowledge of methods and procedures involved in the care, custody, security and control of delinquent and/or wayward youths; a working knowledge of the principles of the juvenile justice system; the ability to assist in carrying out rehabilitation and education programs for delinquent youths as well as assisting in the development of their social capacities; the ability to supervise the daily activities of youths and to generally maintain discipline; the ability to explain the policies, objectives, rules and regulations of the institution to youths and to see that they are obeyed; the ability to keep records and submit reports to superiors; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and fellow workers and well as to gain the confidence and trust of the youths; a thorough knowledge of the Rhode Island Training School for Youth policies, procedures and goals; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience
Education Possession of an Associate's degree or successful completion of sixty (60) credits from accredited college program with specialization in a Behavioral Science, Criminal justice or in Social Work; and
Experience One-year (1) of employment in a responsible position in a clinical or justice treatment facility working directly with clients/inmates, or two (2) years of continuous active duty military service with an honorable discharge or six (6) years of National Guard/Reserve with an honorable discharge
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Special Requirements
1. At the time of appointment must be capable of performing (with or without reasonable accommodation) the essential duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate and must continue to be qualified to perform assigned duties through employment.
2. Must have successfully completed and graduated from Department of Children, Youth and Families Juvenile Justice Pre-Service Training Program.
3. In accordance with RIGL 42-28.3-1 no person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they shall have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating which shall be in writing.

Application Process
Qualified applicants must submit to BCI/NCIC background clearances, Child Protective Services background clearance, a Drug Screen, a Physical Fitness Agility Battery (PFAB) Exam using the PFAB Standards for Physical Fitness, Interview Panels and a Psychological Screen.

All qualified applicants must complete an 8-week Pre-Service Training Academy that includes trainings in, but are not limited to:

Security Procedures, Supervision, De-escalation and Restraint Techniques, Juvenile Rights, Emergency Procedures CPR/AED/First Aid, Interpersonal Communication Skills.

After graduating from Pre-Service Training Academy candidates may be placed on a hiring list and offered employment upon positions becoming available.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At the time of appointment applicants must be capable of performing (with or without reasonable accommodation) the essential duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate and must continue to be qualified to perform assigned duties through employment. Must have successfully completed and graduated from Department of Children, Youth and Families Juvenile Correction Pre-Service Training Program. In accordance with RIGL 42-28.3-1 no person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they shall have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating which shall be in writing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND DIVERSITY EMPLOYER
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any individual with a disability who requires assistance to effectively participate in the application process should contact Janet Mahoney, Chief Implementation Aide Janet.Mahoney@dcyf.ri.gov

Resume is REQUIRED.

Supplemental Information

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.