DJS Case Management Specialist I Community Contractual

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Services in Maryland seeks two Contractual Case Management Specialist I positions for the Ocean City office during summer, with coverage in Eastern Region offices the rest of the year. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans for court-determined youth in need of treatment or rehabilitation.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree; substitution options exist per agency notes, including an Associate's degree plus two years of direct

Qualifications

• Education: a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: none; substitutions allowed per notes.
• Substitutions include AA in social/behavioral sciences or criminal justice plus two years of relevant experience or military service in Social Services fields.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk posed by youth and provide supervision appropriate to risk to enhance community safety.
• Hold youth accountable using sanctions, incentives, restitution, community service, and court filings when needed.
• Determine treatment and rehabilitation needs and coordinate services to aid transition to adulthood.
• Report progress to the juvenile court, indicating need for continued services or termination of oversight.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Associate of Arts degree in social/behavioral sciences or criminal justice

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Juvenile Services, Eastern Region, is hiring two contractual Case Management Specialist I positions. These positions will work in the DJS Ocean City office during the summer months and fill in where needed in other Eastern Region county offices during the rest of the year.

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services

203 River Street

Snow Hill, MD 21863

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the Case Management Specialist I position in a community setting is to develop and implement service plans for youth determined by the juvenile court to be delinquent and in need of treatment, services, or rehabilitation. This position will provide case management services to the Ocean City office during the summer months and then fill in as necessary in the Eastern Region for the rest of the year.

POSITION DUTIES

An Individual In This Position Is Expected To

• Assess the risk a youth’s behavior poses to the public and provide supervision at a level commensurate with that risk so as to enhance community safety;
• Ensure youth are held accountable by: utilizing sanctions and incentives to promote pro-social behaviors; overseeing victim reparation activities including the payment of restitution and the performance of community service work; informing the court of law-breaking incidents; and filing petitions for the Revocation of Probation when necessary;
• Determine the treatment and rehabilitative needs of youth under supervision and coordinate the delivery of services so as to promote the development of those competencies necessary for them to successfully transition to adulthood; and
• Report to the juvenile court both orally and in writing whether a youth is progressing under supervision, needs additional services to be ordered, or no longer requires court oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: None.

Notes

• 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.
• 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 education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may 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 education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one year.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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.

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