DJS RESIDENTIAL GROUP LIFE MANAGER I
Recruitment #25-002610-0009
| Department | DJS Victor Cullen |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 6/13/2025 11:59:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 6/30/2025 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $64,984.00 - $104,954.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | MOSES DAYANANTHAN DEVAPRAKASAM |
| Work Location |
Frederick
|
Introduction
Mission Statement:
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.
Vision Statement:
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Juvenile Services
Victor Cullen Center
6000 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville, Frederick Co MD 21780
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
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.
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.



