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Cal-Maine Foods

Housekeeper/Caretaker

Bogata, TX

$10.50 - $13.50/hr

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State of Maine

Mental Health Worker I

Bangor, ME · On-site

$23.73 - $26.90/hr

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal ... MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through ...

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Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

State of Maine

South Portland, ME • On-site

$57.35K - $78.64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

State Of Maine rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 50 rated states

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.
Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.
Pay Grade 23: $57,345.60 - $78,644.80 annually (Includes $2.00/hour Career Incentive and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5218
033002351
Open: May 27, 2026
Close: June 10, 2026
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.
Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME, is seeking qualified candidates for a Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor. The successful candidate will provide administrative and protective services work of a supervisory nature and be responsible for the overall operations and supervision of direct care staff, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, institutional policies, and procedures. 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.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
  • No criminal or extensive motor vehicle record
    - AND-
  • A five (5) year combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides knowledge of Maine's correctional programs and/or directly related treatment programs, at least one (1) year of which must have been at a supervisory level including such responsibilities as directing and evaluating staff performance as well as program planning and implementation.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
  • Basic Corrections Certification

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Assigns, directs, and schedules subordinate staff on a daily/weekly basis to ensure proper and adequate staffing and effective operation of all units.
  • Directs, assigns, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff to ensure proper care, custody, and treatment of residents and attainment of facility goals and objectives.
  • Delegates, monitors, supervises, authorizes, and assists staff in the application of crisis intervention techniques to address the behavior of and control residents who present an immediate threat to themselves, others, and/or the security of the facility.
  • Collaborates with Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers, Medical Staff, and other treatment program professionals to ensure appropriate intervention and services for residents.
  • Oversees and operates the facility in the absence of administrators.
  • Reviews and verifies court documents to ensure authenticity and legality of accepting a juvenile into the facility's population.
  • Delegates and supervises searches for contraband to ensure the lawful seizure, labeling, cataloging, secure storage, and preservation of contraband, and to prevent residents from introducing or possessing contraband.
  • Coordinates the responsibilities of and instructs staff on the expectations and responsibilities associated with juvenile care, custody, and treatment.
  • Receives, initiates, and coordinates communications with law enforcement agencies and others to provide requested information, request assistance, and ensure effective and efficient resident care, custody, control, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Informs administrators and program managers of incidents and unusual events in order to provide information and documentation necessary to the effective management of the unit and facility.
  • Reviews, develops, and recommends new and revised institutional policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure attainment of established goals and objectives.
  • Participates in interviewing, ranking, and grading employment applicants.
  • Receives and approves or denies requests from residents for work assignments, voluntary seclusion, off-ground activities, etc. to assist residents with personal problems and encourage them to make responsible decisions.
  • Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Well qualified candidates will demonstrate knowledge relating to correctional operations and special populations including, but not limited to:
  • Motivation and psychology.
  • Legal procedures and requirements.
  • Trauma informed practices and the effect of trauma on the resident population, mental illness symptoms, and treatments.
  • Effects on functional ability and juvenile resident rehabilitation and treatment programs.

Additionally, well qualified applicants will possess a background which demonstrates competency in:
  • Working with juvenile residents.
  • Interpreting, and enforcing correctional rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Responding effectively and appropriately in crisis situations.
  • Identifying safety hazards, evaluating threats, and taking corrective action in compliance with applicable standards.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to effectively perform responsible, professional, and routine administrative work in maintaining security, providing supervision of staff and residents in a secure setting, overseeing program activities for the shift, and assuming responsibility for operations in the absence of administrative staff.
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 ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 19.63% 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 six 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.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations 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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