DJS CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR FACILITY

State of Maryland - Department of Juvenile Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland - Department of Juvenile Services seeks a Case Manager to deliver services to juveniles in community or residential settings. You will oversee intake, coordinate treatment plans, and supervise junior staff in the department.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of case management experience; substitutions include AA with two years, MS with one year, or relevant military service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience providing case management services to juveniles in a community or residential setting.
• Substitution options for education/experience as described in the notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to juveniles in a Community or Residential setting.
• Oversee intake services and coordinate services and treatment plans.
• Supervise DJS Case Management Specialists.

Skills

Case management

Supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree substitution

Master’s degree substitution

Military service substitution

Job description

Introduction

rnrnrnThis recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees only.rn

GRADE

17rn

LOCATION OF POSITION

10700 Fifteen Mile Creek Road, Flintstone, MD 21530 (Allegany County)rn

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!�rnrnrnThis position involves providing case managementrnservices to juveniles in a Community or Residential setting. Employeesrnin this classification oversee intake services and/or implement andrncoordinate services and treatment plans for juveniles in informal supervision,rnprobation supervision, aftercare supervision,rndetained pending trial or disposition, or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees in this classification supervise DJS CasernManagement Specialists.rn

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.rnrnrnExperience: Three years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.�rnrnrnNotes:�rnrnrn1. 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.�rnrnrn2. 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.�rnrnrn3. 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.rnrn

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science major (such asrnCriminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and AdolescentrnStudies or Social Work, or other closely related field).rnrnrnAt least one year of supervisory experience in providing direct servicesrnto children in a community or residential setting.rnrnrnrnAt least one year of experience supervising lower-level Case ManagementrnSpecialists in a community or residential setting.rn

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employees only.rn

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees 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.rnrnrn2. 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.�rnrnrn3. 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.rnrn

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:rnrnrnU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien statusrnrnMust be at least 21 years of agernrnA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testingrnrnAn oral interview, andrnrnPhysical and psychological examinations.�rnrnrn2. 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.rnrn

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.rn

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may 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. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.rnrnrnResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.�rnrnrnIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.rn

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSrn

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 and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.