Military Youth Worker I

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A Military Youth Worker I is the intermediate level of work providing supervision and guidance to youths (cadets) enrolled in a voluntary quasi-military residential program operated by the Military Department. Employees in this classification serve as role models and mentors to youths in the program, observe and interact with youths, assist them with group life skills, and advise them of programmatic requirements. Employees in this classification do not supervise other employees. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision from a Military Youth Worker Supervisor. The work of this class may require travel to various locations for youth activities, such as community service sites. Employees are assigned to a regular shift but may be required to work other shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required by staffing needs. Employees may be required to work unscheduled overtime in emergency situations and may be subject to call-in based on staffing needs. Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work Sections of the class specification. The Military Youth Worker I and II are differentiated on the basis of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. The Military Youth Worker I performs a limited range of duties with some independence at times and under close supervision at other times, depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed. The Military Youth Worker II performs the full range of duties under general supervision.

• Enforces safety standards and maintains accountability for cadets.
• Maintains physical security over watch of cadets.

• Enforces the rules and policies, which promote good personal health and hygiene practices.

• Assist and supervises cadets on work details.

• Transport or coordinates transportation of cadets to work projects, activities and outside appointments.

• Provide liaison with sponsors of community service and work projects.

• Ensure that resource support for all projects and activities is coordinated.

• Attends and participates in staff and professional conferences and training.

• Plans, organize, direct, and participate in cadet physical training.

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates extracurricular activities for the student population.

• Participates in Corp Program activities.

• Follows up with graduated cadets to ensure adjustment and satisfaction with educational and job placement in meeting their post-graduation goals.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six months of experience working with groups of children or youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center, institutional or school setting.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute fifteen credit hours including 3 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Service Aid and Assistant classification or Social Service Aid and Assistant specialty codes in the Social Services, Psychology and Welfare field of work for the required experience.

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Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Department of Human Services.

1. Candidates for positions will be required to apply for a criminal background check as required by the Family Law Article, Section 5-561, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as the ability to pass a Child Care and Federal background check in order to access the military installation and a review of the National Sex register.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.