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Youth Services Aide (60801)
Salary: $34,730.40 – $46,672.80
JOB INFORMATION: NOW HIRING BY DIRECT APPOINTMENT
The Youth Services Aide is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is non-professional work involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation. No examination is required. No employment register is maintained. Applicants meeting the qualifications below may apply directly to the Department of Youth Services or to the State Personnel Department to be placed on the direct appointment list for Youth Services Aide. Employees in this class assist students in social interaction adjustment and are responsible for the safety, care, and custody of students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- High school diploma or G.E.D
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
According to Act 85-681 of the Alabama Legislature, you may not be hired if you have been convicted of the following crimes: murder, rape in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, assault in the first degree, arson in the first degree, or a crime dealing with abuse of children. You will be subject to a criminal background check before you are hired.
NOTES
- Employees in this class may work day, evening, or night shifts and/or weekends including holidays.
- As part of the application process, you will be required to TOUR the campus facility and participate in an on-site ORIENTATION program.
EXAMINATION
No examination is required. This is a direct appointment position that does not require testing or being placed on a register.
Mount Meigs and Autauga Campuses
To be considered for employment at the Mount Meigs or Autauga Campuses, applicants must attend an orientation after interviews.
Vacca Campus
To be considered for employment at the Vacca Campuses, applicants must attend an orientation after interviews.
Youth Services Senior Aide (60805)
Salary: $36,508.80 – $49,008.00
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Senior Aide is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is beginning level professional work concerned with the supervision and social development of delinquent youth. Employees in this class assist students in social interaction adjustment and are responsible for the safety, care, and custody of students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- You must have all of the following to qualify for the open-competitive register:
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or a related field from an accredited* college or university
OR
- High school diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of experience working as a direct care staff member in a juvenile residential/detention facility.
- Current, permanent status as a Youth Services Aide (60801) with the State Merit System (promotional register only).
Youth Services Security Officer (60609)
Salary: $36,508.80 – $52,761.60
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Security Officer is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is responsible security work at a state institution for delinquent youth. Employees in this class maintain order and control of youth in the facilities and visitors of the Department of Youth Services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience working in law enforcement or working with delinquent youth.
- You must have a valid Alabama driver’s license in order to transport students to other DYS facilities, court, medical facilities, etc., and to patrol the campus.
Security Guard I (60611)
Salary: $27,156.00 – $45,556.80
JOB INFORMATION
The Security Guard I is a permanent full-time position used by various agencies throughout the state. This is responsible security work in protecting state property and merchandise and maintaining the security of state buildings, grounds, and institutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver license.
- All applicants must fill out the questionnaire on the back of the announcement in order to be evaluated and placed on the employment register. Please attach and return the questionnaire with your application.
- Employees in the classification may be required to work day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.
Security Guard I (60611)
Salary: $27,156.00 – $45,556.80
JOB INFORMATION
The Security Guard I is a permanent full-time position used by various agencies throughout the state. This is responsible security work in protecting state property and merchandise and maintaining the security of state buildings, grounds, and institutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver license.
- All applicants must fill out the questionnaire on the back of the announcement in order to be evaluated and placed on the employment register. Please attach and return the questionnaire with your application.
- Employees in the classification may be required to work day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.
Youth Services Team Coordinator (60808)
Salary: $38,364.00 – $55,375.20
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Team Coordinator (Child Care Option) is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are statewide, in various locations throughout Alabama. This is supervisory professional work concerned with the social development and rehabilitation of delinquent youth. Employees in this class supervise assigned staff responsible for assisting youth in social interaction adjustment, for controlling and maintaining custody of youth, and planning and implementing programing to enhance residential and rehabilitative goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Current, permanent status as a Youth Services Aide (60801) or Youth Services Senior Aide (60805). Promotional register only.
- High school diploma or GED
OR
- Five (5) years of experience involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field.
- One (1) year of experience involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation.
Youth Services Team Leader (60811)
Salary: $40,274.40 – $62,604.00
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Team Leader is a full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are located throughout Alabama. This is professional work that includes the supervision of staff and daily oversight of a unit or dormitory in order to provide guidance and supervision of youth in programs of rehabilitation and social development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field with two years of experience working directly with juvenile offenders or juvenile delinquents in a correctional setting.
OR
- High school diploma or G.E.D and six years of experience working directly with juvenile offenders or juvenile delinquents in a correctional setting.
- To qualify for the promotional register, individuals must have current, permanent status as a Youth Services Team Coordinator or as a Youth Services Senior Aide and meet the above requirements.
Youth Services Specialist (60820)
Salary: $39,312.00 – $72,504.00
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Specialist is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are statewide, in various locations throughout Alabama. This is professional work providing support services in specific areas of management within the state youth service agency. Employees in this class provide special staff support services to the custody, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of youth.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Science, Social
Work, or a closely related field. - Two years of professional level experience in juvenile justice working with youth involved in the criminal justice system or at-risk youth.
At-risk youth includes those who are in a secure or non-secure residential treatment facility or group home as well as participants in
diversion program(s) or those placed in an alternative school setting. This includes work as a counselor, treatment specialist, case
manager, probation officer, or similar level work in juvenile justice.
Youth Services Program Specialist (60822)
Salary: $47,839.20 – $80,121.60
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Program Specialist is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are located throughout the state. Employees in this class provide administrative oversight, evaluation, and technical assistance to community-based programs, services, and treatment providers in assigned region.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in juvenile justice, behavioral science, social work, or closely related field.
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in providing residential care services, case management, specialized programming, or administrative and/or programmatic monitoring services to court adjudicated delinquent youth in an institutional or community-based setting.
Youth Services Program Specialist (60822)
Salary: $47,839.20 – $80,121.60
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Program Specialist is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are located throughout the state. Employees in this class provide administrative oversight, evaluation, and technical assistance to community-based programs, services, and treatment providers in assigned region.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in juvenile justice, behavioral science, social work, or closely related field.
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in providing residential care services, case management, specialized programming, or administrative and/or programmatic monitoring services to court adjudicated delinquent youth in an institutional or community-based setting.
How to Apply?
Youth Services Aide
Applications can be picked up from Alabama State Personnel, downloaded from the Alabama State Personnel website, or requested at the campus personnel office. Interviews will only be scheduled when there are job openings. Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Mount Meigs Campus
1000 Industrial School Road
Montgomery, AL 36057
1-(334) 215-3800
Vacca Campus
8950 Roebuck Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35206
1-(205) 838-4900
ALL OTHER POSITIONS
You may submit a State of Alabama Personnel Department application to the address shown below or to any Alabama Career Center Office. Applications will be accepted until further notice. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late applications caused by mail or fax problems.
State of Alabama Personnel Department
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-4100
Phone: (334) 242-3389
Fax: (334) 242-1110
State Benefits
Health Insurance
The State of Alabama offers health insurance, including dental coverage, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Employees may also add coverage for dependents. The cost depends on the plan selected, and payments can be taken from your paycheck.
Employees may choose optional programs to help reduce health related costs. One option is the Flexible Benefits Plan. This plan allows employees to use a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account and a Health Care Reimbursement Account. Money placed in these accounts is taken from your paycheck before state and federal taxes are applied. Deductions are made 24 times during the year.
More information is available from the Payroll Clerk in Human Resources. These programs are managed by the State Employees Insurance Board.
Retirement
Full time employees take part in a retirement plan called a defined benefit plan. This plan is based on the employee’s salary.
Tier 1 Regular Members:
Employees hired before January 1, 2013. They contribute 7.5 percent of their pay to the Teachers’ Retirement System, also called the “T.R.S.” They can retire after 25 years of service at any age, or at age 60 with at least 10 years of service.
Tier 2 Regular Members:
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. They contribute 6 percent of their pay to the T.R.S. They can retire at age 62 with at least 10 years of service.
Employees may also join other optional retirement or deferred compensation programs. These programs use payroll deductions.
When leaving state employment, employees are paid for up to 480 hours, equal to 60 days, of unused annual leave. When retiring, employees are paid for one half of their unused sick leave, up to 600 hours.
Other Benefits
Employees become eligible for a longevity bonus after five years of service. This bonus is paid each December. It starts at $600 and increases every five years, up to a maximum of $1,000. Employees may also join the State Employees Credit Union and the Alabama State Employees Association.
Holiday / Leave
Employees earn annual leave at a rate of four hours and twenty minutes (4.20) per pay period. This rate increases every five years, up to a maximum of nine hours and forty five minutes (9.45) per pay period. Sick leave does not change and is earned at a rate of four hours and twenty minutes (4.20) per pay period. Employees receive thirteen paid holidays each year. This includes twelve regular holidays and one personal day. Baldwin and Mobile counties receive Mardi Gras Day as their paid holiday instead of the personal day.
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