EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

The Education Employment Specialist (EES) position within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services involves direct contact with incarcerated and recently released students to develop Employment and Education Plans. The role coordinates with correctional staff, collateral agencies, and community-based organizations to advocate for participant resources and services.

The EES will require frequent work inside correctional facilities and with community-based organizations, compiling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• 1) 30 college credits may substitute for required experience; 2) military service as commissioned officer with staff work may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage with incarcerated and recently released students to develop Employment and Education Plans.
• Coordinate with correctional staff, collateral agencies, and community-based organizations to advocate resources and services.
• Provide post-release follow-up and wrap-around services.
• Compile and report participant data for BJA and DPSCS Education and Employment projects.

Skills

Administrative experience

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

This is a CONTRACTUAL position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.�

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21225

POSITION DUTIES

The Education Employment Specialist (EES) will have direct contact with incarcerated and recently released students to develop Employment and Education Plans. The position coordinates with appropriate correctional institution staff, collateral agencies, and community-based organizations to advocate for participant resources and services and to disseminate information. The position requires frequent work inside of correctional facilities and frequent meetings connecting with community based organizations. This position compiles and interprets participant data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs in prisons, which is a reporting requirement for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project.

Direct Service Delivery & Client Support

• Identify resources that address individual needs such as personal strengths, conflict resolution, self-esteem enhancements, life skills, daily decision-making, and other prison-to-community life stability and developmental skills.
• Meet with appropriate institution staff, collateral agencies, and CBOs advocating for participant resources and services and disseminating information.
• Provide post-release follow-up and wrap-around services.

Data Collection & Compliance

• Compile statistical data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs as a reporting requirement for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project.
• Frequent use of computer technology and software for data retention and tracking.
• Work with students on a learning management system to support student success.
• Work with DPSCS administrative staff to complete Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual reports.

Program Development & Oversight

• Assist in the creation of marketing tools, implementation of policies and procedures, and modification of services provided.
• Ensures program and grant compliance.
• Identify and monitor potential at-risk participants.

Organization & Management

• Coordinate and oversee student and community engagement.
• Provide support services to the Director of Education with administrative duties connected to the new program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• An Associate's of Arts or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a correctional setting or with returning citizens.
• One (1) year of experience in education-related services, community service, social service, or human relations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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. The use of a personal vehicle may be necessary in the event a government vehicle is not available for appointments and/or fieldwork.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment 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 that is related to this position.

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.�

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.