Rhode Island Training School Pre-Service Academy
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.
Benefits and Salary (upon appointment):
State medical and life insurance benefits package, paid vacation and sick leave, and college reimbursement programs, salary range from $54,655 - $62,797.
Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
Qualified applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- 21 years or older
- Possess a valid Rhode Island driver’s license
- Possession of an Associates Degree and/or successful completion of (60) credits from an accredited college program with specialization in a Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice and/or Social Work
- One-year (1) of employment in a responsible position in a clinical or justice treatment facility working directly with clients, inmates or youth
- and/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
- Experience working with adolescent youth preferred