Juvenile Justice YDS I - Southeast Region - PIPELINE
Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of
Location: Taunton
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
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.
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):
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Requirements:
Working Conditions:
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:
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 contact the Employment and Staffing, Office
of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.
Qualifications First consideration will be given to those
applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
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!
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful
applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination
or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating
to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided
to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an
offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine
is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for
exemption.
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.
Official Title: Youth Service Group Worker IPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges AvenueJob: Community
and Social ServicesAgency: Department of Youth ServicesSchedule:
Full-timeShift: MultipleJob Posting: Jan 11, 2023, 3:55:25
PMSalary: 46,005.70 - 59,903.48 YearlyIf you have Diversity,
Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or
need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer /
ADA Coordinator: Natasha Lugo/natasha.lugo@mass.gov -
8572830119Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/InstitutionalHybrid
Work Eligible: No
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