Correctional Acuity Specialist - Maine State Prison, Warren- EMPLOYMENT REGISTERState of Maine • USA, Maine, Warren

Correctional Acuity Specialist - Maine State Prison, Warren- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

State of Maine • USA, Maine, Warren

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If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information.

Maine State Prison

Correctional Acuity Specialist Employments Register

Grade 19 : $25.78 - $33.36 hourly (rate includes $1.00 / hr Direct Care Stipend)

Job Class Code : 4114

Open : October 17, 2024

Close : October 30, 2024

Work Schedule for this position :

First week of the pay period : Thursday through Saturday, 6 : 00 p.m. - 6 : 20 a.m.
Second week of the pay period : Wednesday through Saturday, 6 : 00 p.m. - 6 : 20 a.m.

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the 'Maine Model of Corrections', we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

These are innovative positions in the corrections field that combines correctional officer responsibilities with the latest in providing intervention and de-escalation to special populations. Special populations may include residents having an acute or chronic mental illness, behavioral health, or physical health and / or wellness needs.

Work involves investigative and protective services in the custody, security, treatment, rehabilitation, reentry, and emergency response to individuals in special populations housed within the assigned correctional unit(s). We are currently hiring for all shifts.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work is performed under limited supervision and must model and exemplify the Mission and Values of the Maine Department of Corrections and the humane and restorative approaches of the Maine Model of Corrections.

Assessing risks and needs, counseling, and monitoring resident behavior.

Directing and overseeing activities and crafting behavioral or health modifications or strategies that provide short-term stabilization reinforce long-term behavior change.

Preparing behavior and incident reports

Participating in the development and implementation of treatment strategies and release planning

Integrating daily activities with treatment and / or reentry goals

Recommending and / or implementing actions or interventions to enhance dynamic security practices.

Providing technical support services to both correctional and casework staff in the application of daily unit and goal-oriented activities.

A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of education and / or experience which would provide knowledge and abilities in the treatment and case planning of individuals who have traumatic and adverse backgrounds.

Preference will be given to those candidates with an Associate's Degree or at least two years of post-secondary education in behavioral health, social sciences or a related field.

Licensing Requirement

Current Correctional Certification or successful completion of the Basic Corrections Training Program (BCTP)

Successful Completion of Acuity Specialist Training Program upon hire

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including :

Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 13.9 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and / or daycare expenses.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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