Correctional Trades Instructor Employment Register

Correctional Trades Instructor Employment Register 

Job Class Code: 5350
Grade: 17
Salary: $23.11hr/ to $30.13/hr
Open: September 9, 2024
Close: September 23, 2024

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 located at the Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

As a Correctional Trade Instructor, you will be responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents located in the Maine Correctional Center.  Responsibilities include security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents. Work involves supervising and instructing residents in a specific trade, assigning jobs to a crew, determining the equipment, supplies and tools necessary for a job to be completed by crew, and maintaining the security, control and safety of that crew. 

This position will be responsible for supervising and instructing residents in building trades, construction, and agriculture. 

 Typical Duties

• Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates resident work activity
• Instructs residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques such as actual work performances, presentations and demonstrations
• Records work activities and prepares reports of results
• Instructs residents in collateral and trade duties
• Confers with superiors in order to properly plan and schedule residents work crews and ensure productive training experiences.
• Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to corrective actions 
• Issues and instructs residents in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear
• Counsels and advises residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies
• Intervenes in and controls acts of negative and aggressive behavior using physical force, restraints, chemical weapons, and other methods
• Maintains accurate and complete records in order to comply with ACA and other administrative policy.
• Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and machinery based on testing and assessment of product performance, cost, and durability
• Serves as a fully participating, voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and is directly responsible for making decisions regarding transfers, classification status, and job assignments in order to assist in the rehabilitative process and ensure effectiveness of unit operations.
• Assigns residents to jobs based on project needs and resident's level of experience in order to complete the project and ensure residents receive adequate training.
• Assists in the implementation of special treatment programs and on-site educational programs in order to participate in resident rehabilitation and treatment for reentry to the community.
• Investigates and reports violations of institutional rules to superiors in order to provide information and ensure and maintain safety and security.
• Instructs and teaches residents trade skills and work methods in order to develop job skills and prepare residents for work outside the institution upon release.
• Responds to emergency situations internal and external to the correctional facility as directed utilizing training and intervention skills in order to secure residents and maintain order.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, you must have graduated from high school or equivalent and (3) three years of education and/or experience in a skilled trade (e.g. carpentry, electrician, plumbing etc).

 Licensing Requirement: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

• Certification of completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course and maintenance of the certification.
• Possession of a valid Maine driver's license and/or bus license.
• Some positions in this classification will require a Professional Trade License for Drinking Water Operator, Wood Scaler, and Pesticide Applicator. 
• All licenses and necessary certifications must be maintained as required.
• Attain a Class B license within 6 months.

REVIEW PROCESS:

The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.

Certification to Vacancies

Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.

When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:

1. Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government
2. Current employees of the hiring agency
3. Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies
4. Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)
5. Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 Fit – 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. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

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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