The Department of Children Youth and Families is currently seeking candidates for its 26th 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, salary range from $50,140 - $56,906 with paid vacation, sick leave and college reimbursement programs.

Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Qualified applicants must possess the minimum qualifications of being 21 years or older and possess a valid driver's license. Qualified applicants must also possess a minimum of an 60 credits towards an Associate's degree from an accredited college and experience working with adolescent youth.

Application Process
Qualified applicants must submit to BCI/NCIC background clearances, Child Protective Services background clearance, a Drug Screen, a Physical Fitness Agility Battery (PFAB) Exam using the PFAB Standards for Physical Fitness, Interview Panels and a Psychological Screen.

All qualified applicants must complete an 8-week Pre-Service Training Academy that includes trainings in, but are not limited to:

Security Procedures, Supervision, De-escalation and Restraint Techniques, Juvenile Rights, Emergency Procedures CPR/AED/First Aid, Interpersonal Communication Skills.

After graduating from Pre-Service Training Academy candidates may be placed on a hiring list and offered employment upon positions becoming available.

APPLICATION PERIOD: All resumes should be forwarded to Janet Mahoney. Interested parties should submit a resume to the following address:

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 Correction Pre-Service Training Program. In accordance with RIGL 42-28.3-1 no person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they shall have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating which shall be 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.