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Youth Services Group Worker I - Westborough [02/15/2010]

Duties:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the care, supervision and custody of youth in a secure unit; is responsible for observing, evaluation and reporting a youth's behavior, attitude and special problems; functions as a counselor and advocate for the youth on the unit; performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, position of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator' License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work under the supervision and direction of a senior staff member.

Ability to work in direct contact with juveniles in residential youth facility.

Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays or nights.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Prior working experience with youths in social, residential or secure facility preferred.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position.

OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING THROUGHOUT "FY'10"

Various shifts

Working hours:
First shift 7:00am-3:00pm
Second shift 3:00pm-11:00pm
Third shift 11:00pm-7:00am

Days off: To be determined

Transportation Requirement: Must have reliable transportation

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) Psychological Screening; 3) Medical Examination; and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please logon to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the Pre-Employment process.

Employment is contingent on a background record check.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

How To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Department of Youth Services
Sharp Bldg, P.O. Box 1380
Westborough, MA 01581

Attn: April Byland

Resume and cover letter may also be sent via facsimile to Fax 508-792-7228.

Please reference the posting ID #J15567 on all correspondence.

Department Of Youth Services

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Massachusetts-Boston

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Massachusetts State Goverment

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