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CORRECTIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II

Reentry Specialist II

Recruitment #25-004027-0002

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

GRADE

CORR 0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center
531 East Madison Street
Baltimore, MD  21202

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Case Management Specialist II is the full performance level of work in assessing and evaluating the personal and criminal history of adult incarcerated persons to recommend a security level, and in developing and monitoring appropriate work and educational programs.  Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.
  • Interviews incarcerated persons, review base files, review computer-generated information, in order to assess offender-based eligibility criteria.
  • Submit written recommendations designed to address incarcerated person security levels, programming needs, adjustment to incarceration, parole suitability and resolution of personal problems in accordance with applicable laws and agency directives.
  • Prepares pre-parole summaries, case management actions, program plans, screening forms, correspondence, reports and other documents in order to make recommendations for or against parole release.
  • Designate proper security levels, place incarcerated persons in suitable programs. 
  • Maintain required information in base files, prepare correspondence for supervisory/managing officers and other agency officials.
  • Prepare statistical reports in accordance with applicable laws and agency directives.
  • Provides case management orientation to newly-arrived incarcerated persons, in accordance with agency guidelines, to ensure incarcerated persons are made aware of case management process.
  • Participates in parole and incarcerated-person grievance hearings conducted by the Maryland Parole Commission and the Incarcerated-person Grievance Office, for the purpose of providing information/testimony in accordance with applicable agency guidelines.
  • Inputs data and retrieves computer-generated information to update OCMS and to obtain information for inclusion in base files, in accordance with applicable agency guidelines.
  • Assists supervisory staff by training lower-level case management personnel, in order to enhance the trainee's job performance. 
  • Assists in the review of departmental directives to ensure compliance with existing State, local and federal statues, and to meet operational needs by utilizing agency resources.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in assessing inmates' security risk and inmates' program needs for the purpose of determining correct security classifications and developing program plans.

Notes:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 10 of the Code of Maryland Regulations.

2. Candidates may substitute one year of experience as a Correctional Officer for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute one year of experience as a Correctional Dietary Officer, Correctional Maintenance Officer or Correctional Supply Officer for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of the required experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DPSCS employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the required selection standards and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a Correctional Classification Counselor. Selection standards for correctional training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.

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.

3. Employees may work some weekends.

4. Employees may work some evenings.  

5. Employees may conduct on-site visits to organizations in the community that provide programming and resources for returning citizens.   

6. Employees must have successfully completed and maintained yearly in-service qualifications prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for Correctional Counselors, Correctional Officers, and other mandated positions.

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 may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to the HR Analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR Analyst.  Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division, HR Analyst for this recruitment:

Linda Franklin-Barber
lindag.franklin@maryland.gov
Phone:  443-691-6628

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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