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DJS ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Recruitment #24-002595-0003

Introduction

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.  

VISION: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Capital South Region - Rockville Office 
7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 700 
Rockville, MD 20850

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for managing the Capital South Region -Prince George's field services offices in Largo and Upper Marlboro. The Assistant Area Director, under the direction of the Regional Director, oversees the staff and daily operations of the offices and programs within the Southern Region as well as other programs and initiatives assigned. The Assistant Area Director is responsible for in excess of 40 staff members and resources in two offices and directly supervises five managers as well as some specific programmatic staff.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Interprets and implements departmental policies, programs, rules, regulations, standards, and controls within a designated geographical area; 
  • Schedules, plans, and conducts supervisory staff meetings to direct supervisory professional staff in the implementation of departmental policies procedures, and methods for dealing with local problems; 
  • Directs the supervision of child and family casework through regular case conferences and management meetings with Case Management Supervisors; 
  • Provides direction to supervisory staff in handling difficult cases and dealing with specific problems in the designated geographic area; 
  • Manages the budget allocations for the operations of the field services offices within the Montgomery County -Metro Region; 
  • Directly supervises specific program components of enhanced supervision and community-based programs in a specific geographical area within field services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 

Note: An Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and three years of experience supervising case management staff may be substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.

 

Experience: Five years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting. Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of case management service staff. 

 

Note: A Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience supervising case management staff may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DJS 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

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while employed.

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 employment (eligible) 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. Include 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:  

 

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services  

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

  217 E Redwood Street

  Baltimore, MD 21202

  Attn: Jakiraman Jones

  Fax number 410-333-4188

  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required or if you have any questions, 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.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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