Superintendent Long Creek Youth Development Center

South Portland , Maine , United States | Correctional Services | Full-time

Apply by: May 3, 2024

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Public Service Manager III – Superintendent Long Creek Youth Development Center

Code: MO39 Pay Grade: 39

Annual Salary: $104.436.80 to $142,272.00

Open: April 16, 2024

Close: May 3, 2024

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Maine Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic individual to provide leadership as the Superintendent at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine.

The Superintendent at Long Creek leads by example in fostering an environment of collaboration, trust and respect in keeping with the Maine Model of Corrections:Making our communities safer by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Superintendent is responsible for directing and overseeing the operations of Long Creek Youth Development Center. Responsibilities range from the integration of Unit Management concepts and Prisoner Treatment Programs to the overall security and maintenance of the physical plant within National Standards (American Correctional Association) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act).

Teamwork, professionalism, and integrity are the foundation of the guiding principles of the Maine Department of Corrections and provide the path to achieving our primary mission of protecting the public by providing a safe, secure and humane correctional environment for staff and the juvenile residents of the facility. The Superintendent will allocate budget resources for the maximum possible effect and will develop, implement and establish the policies and procedures for correctional staff ensuring the overall safety and security of the facility.

THE BACKGROUND OF WELL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE :

• E xperience managing a secure residential setting that demonstrates philosophical alignment with the Maine Model of Corrections.

• A n energetic, engaged leadership style including working knowledge of ICS, use of force, and security principles.

• Forward thinking leadership skills with experience working with justice involved youth, juvenilet correctional programming, etc.

• Demonstrated proficiency in systems thinking and establishing policies, practices, procedures and training to support efficient and effective correctional practices and programs.

• Experience in the management of diverse staff, including demonstrated experience or oversight of staff disciplinary process, progressive discipline, staff wellness and peer support, and human resources.

• Knowledge of or experience in the Government sector and/or experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union relations.

• Comfort with working collaboratively with the MDOC team in a high visibility role within the MDOC.

• Knowledge of National Correctional Standards.

• Knowledge of Correctional facility security and safety systems and communications.

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing fiscal matters.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in corrections.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  A combination of education (including Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Business Administration, and Public Administration or related fields), training, and progressively responsible experience in managing programs and people, with substantial experience in an advanced administrative capacity. Experience may be substituted on a year for year basis with education.

  Relevant experience will include:

• A demonstrated track-record of successfully implementing and refining a leadership development strategy

• Coaching, motivating and developing senior leaders to be great developers of others.

• Significant time spent leading change, building programs, and operating at a strategic level

• Proven credibility to influence at the executive level and to work collaboratively within multiple organizational levels.

  BENEFITS

  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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave 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.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.9 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

  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.