RI Department of Children, Youth and Families Division of Youth Development - Juvenile Program Worker
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
The Department of Children Youth and Families: Division of Youth Development is currently seeking candidates for its 25th 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.
Benefits and Salary (upon appointment):
State medical and life insurance benefits package, paid vacation and sick leave, and college reimbursement programs, salary range from $50,140.-56,906.
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
- Possess a minimum of an Associate degree or 60 credits acquired from an accredited college
- Experience working with adolescent youth preferred
Application Process:
- Subject to BCI/NCIC background clearances
- Subject to a Child Protective Services background clearance
- Subject to Drug Screening
- Successfully pass a Physical Fitness Agility Battery (PFAB) Exam using the PFAB Standards for Physical Fitness
- Participate in first and second interviews with multi-disciplinary teams
- Subject to Psychological screening
The PFAB Standards for Physical Fitness are as follows:
PFAB STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS
FEMALE |
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Assessment Battery |
Age 18-19 |
Age 20-29 |
Age 30-39 |
Age 40-49 |
Age 50-59 |
1 minute Push-up |
15 |
15 |
11 |
9 |
n/d |
1 minute Sit-up |
32 |
32 |
25 |
20 |
14 |
300 Meter Run (sec) |
71.0 |
71.0 |
79.0 |
94.0 |
n/d |
1.5mile run (min) |
14:50 |
14:50 |
15:38 |
16:21 |
18:07 |
MALE |
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Assessment Battery |
Age 18-19 |
Age 20-29 |
Age 30-39 |
Age 40-49 |
Age 50-59 |
1 minute push-up |
29 |
29 |
24 |
18 |
13 |
1 minute sit-up |
41 |
38 |
35 |
29 |
24 |
300 Meter Run (sec) |
59.0 |
59.0 |
58.9 |
72:0 |
83.2 |
1.5mile run (min) |
12:38 |
12:38 |
13:04 |
13:49 |
15:03 |
All qualified applicants must complete a 8-week Pre-Service Training Academy (40 hours a week) at a current rate of $800.00 per week that includes trainings in, but are not limited to:
- Security Procedures
- Situational Awareness/Officer Safety
- Supervision
- De-escalation and Restraint Techniques
- Juvenile Rights
- Emergency Procedures, CPR/AED/First Aid
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Hiatt Tactical Handcuffing
After graduating from the 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 Corrections Pre-Service Training Program. In accordance with RIGL 42-28.3-1 no person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating 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.
Please direct questions regarding this position to Colleen.walters@dcyf.ri.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.