CONTINUOUS Posting - Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist I - Southeast Region
Company: State of Massachusetts
Location: Taunton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking dynamic,
positive, service and career-minded individuals to fill the role of
Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist. Selected candidates
will work with juvenile justice involved young people ages 12 - 20
years old (most of the youth served are 14 -18 years old) in DYS
residential facilities. You will learn the fundamental principles
of rehabilitation, safety and security in the juvenile justice
system, and have a unique opportunity to utilize skills that
directly and positively influence the course of a troubled young
person's life. The Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist is
the front line residential staff serving youth committed to the
care or custody of the Department. The incumbent will work with
youth to help them acquire the knowledge and life skills to become
independent and responsible adults while maintaining the safety and
security of the program. Juvenile Justice Youth Development
Specialist serves as a positive role model and advocate who
promotes Positive Youth Development and supports youth in the areas
of education, treatment and rehabilitation. This is an open and
continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on
multiple shifts. For additional information about the Department of
Youth Services and its programs please watch:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and
not all inclusive): * Collaborate as a part of a team to oversee,
supervise, and provide advocacy, guidance, encouragement and
support to the youth in their daily activities that include
classrooms and afternoon leisure/sports, mealtime, hygiene, and
clinical sessions. ** * Serve as a role model to youth and assist
them in developing coping skills and social and life skills while
providing guidance and support through daily interactions in order
to facilitate their re-entry into thecommunity.** * Monitor and
maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment free of contraband
by completing required program security measures including but not
limited to supervision rounds, head counts, indoor and outdoor
security checks and searches of youth and visitors.** * Observe the
conduct and behavior of youth assigned to the program and take
appropriate action as trained to prevent disturbances or self-harm
and to ensure the safety of staff/ youth in compliance with
established policies, regulations and procedures.** Required
Qualifications: * Capacity to establish a rapport with youth and
staff from different ethnic, cultural and/or socio-economic
backgrounds.** * Ability to interact with people who are under
physical and/or emotional stress.** * Capability to make decisions
and act quickly in emergency and/or dangerous situations while
remaining calm.** * Proficiency in gathering information by
examining records and documents and through questioning and
observation as well as exercising discretion in handling
confidential information.** * Successful completion of a Physical
Ability Test (PAT)** * * Preferred Qualifications: * Strong written
and verbal communications skills.** * Flexibility to work varied
shifts, weekends, holidays or nights.** * Ability to take direction
and work under the supervision and direction of a senior staff
member.** Special Requirements: * Minimum Age Requirement: 21
years** * Must be able to perform the physical requirement of the
job (i.e. Ability to properly restrain or subdue youth through
appropriate use of handcuffs or other restraint techniques) if
necessary.** * Able to talk and/or hear, stand and walk, run, kneel
and climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, or pull up to 55
pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of
devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort.** * Based
on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess a current and
valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to
assignment.** * Upon hire, incumbents must complete and maintain a
valid certification in crisis intervention, suicide prevention,
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) and first aid.** * Working Conditions:* *
Incumbents may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations
and potentially dangerous environments.** * Incumbents may be
required to physically restrain youth.** * Incumbents typically
work a standard 40-hour work week; however, may be required to work
extended hours, nights, holidays or weekends.** * Incumbents may be
required to travel in-state and based on assignment may be required
to travel out of state.** About the Department Of Youth Services:
As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive
change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make
communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our
care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified
staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and
communities in strategies that support positive youth development.
For more information please go to:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services. /Pre-Hire
Process:/ Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment
screening which includes: * Drug/Steroid Screening * Psychological
Screening * Medical Examination * Physical Abilities Test (PAT) If
you would like more information, please log on to the DYS website
_http://www.mass.gov/dys_ to access detailed information on the
Pre-Employment process. A criminal background check will be
completed on the recommended candidate as required by the
regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human
Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information,
please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information
for Job Applicants." Education, licensure and certifications will
be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's
Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information
provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the
Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the
Commonwealth's website. If you require assistance with the
application/interview process and would like to request an ADA
accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable
Accommodation Online Request Form For questions, please the contact
Employment and Staffing, Office of Human Resources at
1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. Applicants must have at least
a high school diploma or equivalent. Based on assignment,
incumbents may be required to possess a current and valid motor
vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
Upon hire, incumbents shall be required to complete and maintain a
valid certification in crisis intervention, suicide prevention,
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) and first aid. Comprehensive Benefits When you
embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an
outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall
value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a
work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your
future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and
Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency
staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza
vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent
viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State
Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this
position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and
attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age,
disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis
covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women,
Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out
of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.
We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary
to thrive to apply for this role. Job: *Community and Social
Services Organization: *Department of Youth Services Title:
CONTINUOUS Posting - Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist
I - Southeast Region Location: Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges
Avenue Requisition ID: 240000S8
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