Youth Facility Operations Lead

Department of Corrections; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Vacation leave and holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Corrections seeks a Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor for Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME. The role oversees direct care staff and facility operations with a focus on safety, compliance, and rehabilitative approaches.

Open to qualified candidates; pay grade 23 with annual salary range around $59,675.20–$81,931.20, including incentives. Eligibility requires basic corrections certification and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• No criminal or extensive motor vehicle record. Five-year combination of education, training, and/or experience in Maine's correctional programs or related treatment programs; at least one year in a supervisory role including directing staff and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, and schedules staff to ensure proper staffing and operations.
• Directs staff to ensure care, custody, and treatment of residents; achieves facility goals.
• Supervises crisis intervention, ensures safety and security of residents and staff.
• Collaborates with psychologists, social workers, teachers, and medical staff for resident services.
• Oversees facility operations in the absence of administrators.
• Reviews court documents for authenticity and legality of admissions.
• Directs contraband searches and secure handling of items.
• Trains staff on juvenile care, custody, and treatment expectations.
• Maintains communications with law enforcement and agencies for resident care and information.
• Documents incidents for effective unit management and policy updates.

Job description

The Maine Department of Corrections seeks a Juvenile Facility Operations Supervisor for Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, ME. The role oversees direct care staff and facility operations with a focus on safety, compliance, and rehabilitative approaches.

Open to qualified candidates; pay grade 23 with annual salary range around $59,675.20–$81,931.20, including incentives. Eligibility requires basic corrections certification and supervisory experience.