DJS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

• Conduct licensing, monitoring and/or certification of DJS licensed and/or certified programs, contracted and per-diem private provider programs, out-of-state residential programs and non-residential community based programs to ensure compliance with standards required by statute, regulation, policy, administrative directive and best practices to ensure the health, safety and well-being of youth in care.

• Prepare reports for StateStat data and analysis; licensed, monitored and/or certified programs in a clear and concise manner, comprehensive, accurate files, supported by sufficient, relevant and competent evidence that may include, but not limited to research data, facility inspections, interviews with youth and staff, program policies, licensing and certification standards and other supporting and relevant documentation.

• Conduct weekly review and analysis of incident report data for private instate and out-of-state programs. Coordinate and collaborate with the L&M Data Coordinator to conduct follow-up with private programs and licensing agencies on trends related to increases in incidents. Support the Director of Licensing and Monitoring with special request from Executive staff.

• Databases and Shared Drives Input findings of licensing, monitoring and/or certification in the L&M Database to ensure database is updated on at least a monthly basis. Review Incident Reporting Database of assigned programs to identify trends and to assess indicators of risk to the health, safety and well-being of youth in care. Maintain the update of Licensing and Monitoring Directories/Provider Contacts, Schedules on shared drive and other relevant files and folders.

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.

Candidates must be willing to travel in and out-of-state to perform job duties.

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 assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate 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 the qualifications for this recruitment.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your first and last name, recruitment number that is located at the top of this bulletin and the last 4 digits of your social security number. The paper application must be received at the address below by 5 pm: close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmark will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.