Juvenile Program Worker Academy

Class Definition

The Department of Children Youth and Families is currently seeking candidates for its 28th 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 $54,655 - $62,797 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

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 permanet 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.

APPLICATION PERIOD: All resumes should be forwarded to Janet Mahoney. Interested parties should submit a resume to the following address:

 

Department of Children, Youth and Families

Attn:  Janet Mahoney, Chief Implementation Aide

101 Friendship Street

Providence, RI 02903

(401) 479-3840

Required Qualifications for Appointment

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 at the above telephone number.