Applications Programming Supervisor jobs in Maine

Job Class Code: MO31
Grade: 31
Salary:Pay Grade 31:    $72,529.60 - $98,779.20/Annually
Position Number: 03300-2201

Opening Date: May 29, 2024

Closing Date: June 10, 2024

Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME, is seeking a dedicated professional with an established record of success as the Deputy Superintendent of Programming. This position is critical to ensuring that all residents experience a fair, equitable, and responsive environment that fosters a positive and successful return to their communities. The successful candidate is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all programming within the facility, while identifying and establishing community based supports critical to success. You will lead a dedicated, passionate multi-disciplinary team that identifies varied, individualized, and positive restorative experiences at our facility for youth up to age 21.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, business, public administration, or a related field.
             -AND-

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in social work, corrections, and/or law enforcement or institutional/community mental health work that includes four (4) years of experience in a managerial and/or advanced administrative capacity.

Related experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience administering the case management and programmatic functions that this position oversees.

Responsibilities

As an integral part of our senior leadership team, you will be tasked with leading our youth and facility staff toward greater understanding of the unique needs of adolescents. In this position you will:

• Oversee all aspects of programming including treatment, education, and activities provided in the facility as well as community-based services available to youth closer to their homes.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and support youth programming and treatment services.
• Participate in long-range planning for new programs, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure all programs, services, and activities adhere to best practice standards.
• Oversee administration of youth assessments and development of treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with all other departments within the facility to meet the mission of creating a safe environment for change.
• Work with other youth-serving State Agencies and community-based organizations to provide individualized plans for meeting the needs of each youth served at Long Creek Youth Development Center.
• Identify and establish community-based programming, supports, and targeted treatment identified for each individual youth following the use of validated assessment tools.
• Be an advocate for needed resources.
• Utilize programs and techniques to address barriers to successful achievement of treatment goals.
• Oversee and manage personnel matters, case management, and resident programs and services.
• Provide ongoing support to staff and youth as related to their experiences at the facility.
• Directly supervise Program Managers, Psychiatric Social Workers, Teachers and other education staff, and department heads responsible for providing youth programming.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, and strong communication skills and strong understanding of adolescent brain development.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and analyze complex issues, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to:
• Apply knowledge of modern juvenile correctional practices to provide effective programs, services, wand techniques that promote the Maine Model of Corrections, and remove barriers to success.
• Lead and motivate staff in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Utilize a trauma-focused approach to treatment, education, and programming offered in a secure environment.
• Interpret and enforce legal mandates, policies, rules, and best practice standards.

Maine Model of Corrections

This position plays a critical role in fulfilling the mission of Maine Department of Corrections: ‘Making our Communities Safer by Reducing Harm through Supportive Intervention, Empowering Change, and Restoring Lives’, through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections.’ The Maine Department of Corrections is committed to a new model of corrections, one promoting the safety and wellbeing of staff and residents, while also ensuring residents and community clients see fewer barriers as they meaningfully engage with rehabilitative-focused services. Our model is founded in the principles of normalization and humanization, with emphasis on de-stigmatization, respect, and modernization of the Department as a whole.

If you are youth focused, well versed in trauma informed care and adolescent brain development; if you understand the significant challenges of working with dual-diagnosis youth and the unique treatment needs of an adolescent population with emerging mental health needs; if you are committed to providing opportunities for positive growth in youth; and if you feel you are up to the challenge of working with justice-involved youth and juvenile justice professionals, we encourage you to join our team!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.

About Long Creek Youth Development Center:

Located in South Portland, ME, Long Creek is the ONLY secure juvenile justice center facility in Maine. Our staff is focused on the wellbeing of juvenile residents and staff. We offer multiple programs to support behavioral rehabilitation, educational attainment, and workforce skills for justice-involved youth.

Known for its working waterfront, many parks and lighthouses, and retail outlets and restaurants, South Portland offers suburban living with metropolitan nightlife. Enjoy the land, water, and air by being only minutes from the ocean, a 30-minute drive to Maine’s mountains, and steps away from the Portland Jetport.

Find camaraderie and a sense of belonging when you join our team. We are invested in increasing public safety through improved outcomes for our juvenile residents. This is a great place for applicants interested in public safety, social work, behavioral health, case management, probation, law enforcement, acuity care, adolescent development, advocacy, or psychology. 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.

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 annually. 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 18.21% 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.

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