Djs Resident Advisor Trainee

Location

Western Region of Maryland – Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties.

To provide supervision and guidance to youth residing in DJS facilities, fostering safer communities and equitable systems through daily support, behavioral management, and educational assistance.

• Escort and supervise youth during daily activities and movements.
• Observe individual and group behaviors to determine need for intervention or guidance.
• De‑escalate potentially harmful behaviors and, when required, physically restrain youth.
• Promote learning of alternative behaviors, encourage communication, and serve as a mentor.
• Assist youth in complying with schedules for classes, assignments, meals, sleep, and personal hygiene.
• Record behavior observations and prepare progress/incident reports for supervisors.
• Inspect residence areas for safety, security, and cleanliness.
• Assess inappropriate behaviors and recommend sanctions.
• Attend in‑service training on crisis prevention, suicide prevention, emergency medical treatments, and behavioral modification models.
• Assess emergency and crisis situations, make contacts, provide interim assistance until specialized help is available.
• Post night assignments in cottages or dormitories and accompany youth to community service activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Act as a member of the treatment team and provide input to the DJS Case Management Specialist.
• Help evaluate and recommend modifications to youth treatment plans.
• Facilitate daily behavioral modification meetings in the absence of the Case Management Specialist.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• Employment experience within the past 18 months.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences).

• Completion of the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course and acquisition of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license if operating a motor vehicle.

• U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing.
• Oral, physical, and psychological examinations.
• Compliance with substance abuse testing requirements.

State of Maryland benefits package (details available on request).

DJS is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Veterans, bilingual applicants, individuals with disabilities, and those with lived experience in the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.