State of New Jersey

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

POST OFFICE BOX 340

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0340

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

    Jon S. Corzine                                                                                                                                          Glenn K. Rieth

    Governor                                                                                                                                                         Major General

Commander-in-Chief                                                                                                                                        The Adjutant General

 

STATE EMPLOYEE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.  V13-09

 

 

OPENING DATE:    22 October 2009                            CLOSING DATE:  13 November 2009

(To be considered, applications must be received or post-marked by the closing date.)

 

POSITION:   Youth Worker, H12, (All Shifts) 2 Positions

            ($31,110.58 - $35,233.39) Starting Salary

 

DUTY STATION:  New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

                                  Youth Challenge Academy, Fort Dix, New Jersey

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AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Application will be accepted from all interested New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs employees and outside applicants who meet the requirements listed below.  Selection will be made from among the best qualified.

 

SELECTING OFFICIAL:  Recommendation by the Director, Youth Challenge Academy, through the Director, Veterans Healthcare Services (DVHS), to the Director, Human Resources Division.

 

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:   Under the direction of the Youth Work Supervisor provides daily supervision to Program students in the residential portion of the program.  Provides 24 hour, 7 days a week supervision for Program students.  Assists Instructors, Counselors and others in student developmental activities.  Conducts inspections of students, student quarters, student activities and activity areas.  Provides for accountability, control and safety of students.  Supervises training site preparation and training operations.  Assists with awards and graduation ceremonies.  Assists with in-processing and out-processing of students.  Provides limited first line counseling and assistance to students until appropriate staff are present.  Participates in and supervises students when participating in off-site Program activities.  Provides instruction assistance when required and qualified.  Coordinates with and assists other Youth Workers in providing for students development and supervision.  Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

Experience:  One (1) year of experience in the direct care and/or training of children with social, emotional, psychological and/or behavioral problems in a residential or community centered program. General experience working with and guiding youth as a youth leader, counseling assistant or teaching assistant or other experience.

 

OR

           

Education & Experience:  Completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours from an accredited college, which shall have included at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in the behavioral science. 

                                   

            Note:  Applicants who do not possess the thirty (30) semester credit hours but who do possess the twelve (12) specific credits as indicated above may substitute additional experience for the remaining education on a year for year basis (30 semester credit hours equals one (1) year of experience).

 

License:  Must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.  

 

Note:  Appointee will be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated only if it is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

FOR APPOINTMENT CONSIDERATION:  Applicants who desire consideration must complete an "Application for Employment" and submit with a cover letter and resume of experience.  Completed form must be forwarded by the closing date to NJDMAVA (ATTN: HRD-PMRS), PO Box 340, Trenton, NJ 08625-0340.  Forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Division or call (609) 530-7038.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  Selection will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliations, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, physical disability which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factors.  In compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) has been installed at HQS NJDMAVA, Human Resources Division. Telephone number for the hearing impaired is (609) 530-6966.

 

DISTRIBUTION:     A, A1, E, S

HRD     (10)                CE/Atlantic City ANGB (10)

VSO Offices (1)          CE/McGuire ANGB (10)

Cemetery (3)               Veterans Haven (3)

Fort Dix (3)