PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure.

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Office of the Secretary

The Assistant Secretary of Community Resources is a new multifaceted position with responsibilities that impact a broad range of youth-focused services with the primary goal of leading all activities to develop, support, implement, manage, monitor and improve a robust continuum of services, supports and opportunities for all youth who come into contact with the Department of Juvenile Services. The continuum includes all contracted, granted, leveraged and brokered services provided to Children in Need of Supervision (CINS), youth under pre-court (diversion) supervision, youth involved in detention or detention alternatives, community supervision (probation and aftercare), and services for youth who have been court ordered into a private or state-operated out-of-home placements. This position concentrates on creating a well-rounded approach to the provision of youth-focused services, consistent with public safety needs, yet addresses youths' needs and contributes to their social development in the least restrictive environment. A focal point of the Assistant Secretary position is the development of partnerships with DJS youth, families, staff and other community partners to create and implement a framework for a community-based continuum of care grounded in the principles of positive youth development that encompass a range of services, supports and opportunities, including, but not limited to, mentoring; life-coaching; work experience; job exploration, development and placement; vocational training; high school diploma and GED preparation; connections to post-secondary education; tutoring; substance abuse and mental health services; individual and family counseling; recreation and sports; arts and music; civic engagement and service; positive peer interactions; leadership development; self-advocacy; housing; transportation; and child care assistance.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration, economics, political science, or criminal justice from an accredited four-year college or university.

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The evaluation 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 related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

The online application is preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may email or mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the address below or fax a paper application and supplemental questionnaire 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 located at the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.