DJS RESIDENTIAL GROUP LIFE MANAGER I
Recruitment #24-002610-0005
Department | DJS Victor Cullen |
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Date Opened | 2/20/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/6/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $60,801.00 - $97,940.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | MOSES DAYANANTHAN DEVAPRAKASAM |
Work Location |
Frederick
|
Introduction
DJS - Our Mission
To transform young people’s lives, create safer
communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based
partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and
support systems.
DJS - Our Vision
Providing
pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across
Maryland.
DJS - Our Goals
- The youth, families, and
communities we serve.
- People who are providing
positive opportunities for youth in our care.
- The safety, experience, expertise,
diversity, passion, and integrity of our staff.
- The delivery of meaningful
services, supports, and opportunities to youth and families.
- Race equity and work to
dismantle systemic and institutional policies and practices that
perpetuate racial disparities.
- Cultural humility and celebrate
all human differences, including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and
sexual orientation.
- Partnering with youth,
families, and communities to leverage opportunities that promote positive
growth and development.
- A community-based approach that
holds youth accountable with the least-restrictive and most appropriate
interventions, recognizing the need for trauma-informed care and a
holistic approach to healing.
- Those impacted by crime.
- The voices of youth, families,
staff, and community members, including those with experience inside
criminal and juvenile justice systems.
- Continuous learning and
responsibility throughout the system.
- Change for the growth
opportunities it brings.
- Teamwork, interagency
coordination, and grassroots partnerships.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Juvenile Services
Victor Cullen Center
6000 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Frederick, Co
Main Purpose of Job
This position has full responsibility for
the group life program during specified shifts, to include planning and
scheduling work assignments of other employees working directly with youth.
This includes first-line supervisors. This position is responsible for
standards of performance and continuity of training of assigned personnel and
with their adherence to facility and departmental policies. The position is
assigned a regular shift but may be required to work other shifts, evenings,
nights, weekends and holidays as required by staffing needs. The incumbent may
be subject to call-in based on staffing needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an
accredited high school or possession of high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience providing supervision and guidance to
youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk
youth.
Notes:
2. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in
Criminal Justice or the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited
college or university or sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university,
including 15 hours in criminal justice or the social or behavioral sciences for
one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice or the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or
university for two years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have three years’
experience supervising employees in the performance of work in a secure
juvenile setting.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1.Candidates who have not already
done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional
Training Course for DJS staff required for the Maryland Correctional Training
Commission certificate within 365 days of initial appointment or placement in
this classification according to Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.03.
Employees are required to maintain certification while employed.
2. Employees in this classification
may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle
operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this
classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to
complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a
valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication
Technician.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with the Correctional
Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish
the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a
Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements
are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general
regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A thorough background check, including
fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to
substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations
17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. 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. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The 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#. 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:
Western Region
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Victor Cullen Center
6000 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Attn: Moses Devaprakasam.
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.careers@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.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.