DJS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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MD Department of Juvenile Services
Office of Equity & Reform
120 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

This position services as the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) Coordinator. JDA) is a national program that seeks to eliminate the inappropriate and unnecessary use of detention and reduce the failures of juveniles to appear in court. This position supports the Director of the DJS Office of Equity and Reform unit in promoting equity and reform principles across DJS regions and among external partners, including community interest groups. The position partners daily with DJS Regional Directors to support planning and monitoring of implemented reforms, including JDAI reforms. This position will also be responsible for establishing short and long term goals of region/county specific JDAI reform strategies; manage the JDAI grant budget line items for local reform expenses; and assist with training and engaging DJS staff in reform principles. The incumbent must be willing to travel statewide as needed.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience providing case management or resource specialist services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Correctional Institution Administration classifications or Correctional Institution Administration specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

One year of the required experience must be in policy design and/or implementation.

1. Willingness to travel statewide 

2. Three years of experience partnering and coordinating juvenile services with community- based programs, services and treatment plans including juvenile justice agency officials, the juvenile court, prosecutors and defenders to ensure racial, gender and equity for youth in the juvenile justice system.

3. One year of experience using juvenile justice and/or public safety data to guide reform strategies and monitor juvenile justice trends.

4. Knowledge of the potential barriers to racial and gender equity in the juvenile justice system.

5. One year of experience developing and facilitating training on juvenile justice topics.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. The resulting list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to hire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. If you are not applying online, the paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

    Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 
    OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 
    One Center Plaza 
    120 W. Fayette St. 
    Baltimore, MD 21201 
    Attn: Shavonne Holman 
    Fax number 410-333-4188 
    TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.