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DJS RESIDENTIAL GROUP LIFE MANAGER II

Recruitment #25-002611-0002

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GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
300 N. Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

DJS - Our 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.

DJS - Our Vision
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

DJS - Our Goals
  • The youth, families, and communities we serve.
  • People who are providing positive opportunities for youth in our care.
  • The safety, experience, expertise, diversity, passion, and integrity of our staff.
  • The delivery of meaningful services, supports, and opportunities to youth and families.
  • Race equity and work to dismantle systemic and institutional policies and practices that perpetuate racial disparities.
  • Cultural humility and celebrate all human differences, including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation.
  • Partnering with youth, families, and communities to leverage opportunities that promote positive growth and development.
  • A community-based approach that holds youth accountable with the least-restrictive and most appropriate interventions, recognizing the need for trauma-informed care and a holistic approach to healing.
  • Those impacted by crime.
  • The voices of youth, families, staff, and community members, including those with
  • experience inside criminal and juvenile justice systems.
  • Continuous learning and responsibility throughout the system.
  • Change for the growth opportunities it brings.
  • Teamwork, interagency coordination, and grassroots partnerships.

POSITION DUTIES

A DJS Residential Group Life Manager II is the second one of two levels of managerial work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees in this classification oversee all services of a facility, except administration, such as direct care, intake and electronic reporting. Employees may function as the Assistant Director of the facility. Employees in this classification supervise DJS Residential Group Life Manager I positions. Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a DJS Assistant Superintendent Residential Facility, designated administrator or higher-level manager charged with directing the operation of the facility. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis based on staffing needs. The DJS Residential Group Life Manager II oversees all services of the facility except administration and has supervisory responsibility for DJS Residential Group Manager I (the shift commander). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.

Notes:

1. The educational and certification requirements are set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates may substitute possession 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 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.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience supervising employees who work in a secure juvenile setting is preferred.

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

To be considered for this recruitment, you must provide sufficient information in your application to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. All qualification-related information must be submitted by the closing date—late submissions will not be accepted.

You must meet the minimum qualifications prior to being selected for a State position. Verification will be conducted by the appointing authority.

If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may still participate in the examination process. Similarly, permanent State employees may complete required experience within six months of the exam date.

Relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience will be credited based on the number of hours worked per week. Be sure to include this information in your application.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. under the Immigration Reform and Control Act. If your education was obtained outside the U.S., you must provide a credential evaluation proving its equivalency to American education; this evaluation must be uploaded with your application.

Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment for this position will be based on a review of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. Therefore, it is crucial that your application is complete, accurate, and includes all relevant information.

Be sure to report all related education and experience. Incomplete or inconsistent information may affect your evaluation.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be categorized and placed on the eligible list as Qualified, Better Qualified, or Best Qualified. This eligible list will remain in effect for one year and will be used by the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) to fill vacancies.

Important: Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must match the details provided on your application in order to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. However, if you are unable to do so, you may submit a paper application by mail or fax to the address or number listed below.

Important: If submitting a paper application, you must include the following on each page of your submission:

·       Your First and Last Name

·       The Recruitment Number (located at the top of the job bulletin)

·       The last four digits of your Social Security Number

All paper applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the recruitment. Postmarks will not be accepted. Incomplete, late, or incorrect application forms will not be considered.

Mail or Fax Paper Applications to:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR – Recruitment & Examination Unit
Attn: Krysten Gordon
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Fax: 410-333-4188
TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact the DJS Office of Human Resources at:
📧 djs.careers@maryland.gov
Be sure to include the Recruitment Title and Number in your message.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran-Friendly Employer

The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a workforce that reflects the diversity of its population.

  • Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
  • Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and bring the valuable experience they gained in service to public employment.



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