DJS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Recruitment #25-002594-0001
Department | DJS Community Operations Region 4 |
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Date Opened | 1/21/2025 07:50:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 2/4/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $69,323.00 - $112,044.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Nicole Jones |
Work Location |
Garrett
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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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
- Interprets and implements departmental policies, programs, rules, regulations, standards and controls for Western Region staff assigned to the Garrett County Community Justice office.
- Represents Department of Juvenile Services for Garrett County in interaction with officials of other agencies, including judges, court administrative personnel, representatives of the Board of Education, Department of Social Services, local health department, State’s Attorney’s office, local police department as well as with parents of troubled children, victims of juvenile crime, and other concerned citizens.
- Promotes public interest in Department programs through speaking engagements with civic and professional groups concerned with juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Serves as Department representative for Garrett County on statewide, regional and local task forces, boards and committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Services specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science major (such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies or Social Work, or other closely related fields).
- At least one year of supervisory experience in providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting.
- At least one year of experience supervising lower-level Case Management Specialists in a community or residential setting.
- At least one year of experience as a Case Manager involving the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes relating to juvenile services and the Circuit Court of Maryland.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. 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.
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.
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 completed 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. Candidates will remain on the certified
eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible
list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same
classification in this or other State agencies.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.