YOUTH AND FAMILY TEAM SUPERVISOR DJS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services seeks a Youth and Family Team Supervisor to lead YFTP meetings, supervise Case Management Specialists, and coordinate services for youth in detention and in the community.

A bachelor’s degree and four years of case management experience are required; candidates must maintain MPCTC certification and work with court stakeholders, partners, and families in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience providing case management services to youth.
• Commitment to MPCTC certification and ongoing staff training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and facilitation of YFTP meetings and staff involved in casework.
• Review youth cases weekly to expedite return to the community when appropriate.
• Provide updates to executive leadership on delays or barriers to release.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate across agencies and courts.
• Oversee staff recruitment, performance, and certification maintenance.

Skills

Case management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Supervision

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DJS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

GRADE: 18

Location of Position

Capital South Region – Montgomery Co., Rockville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Youth and Family Team Supervisor (DJS Case Management Program Supervisor), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

Key Responsibilities

• Youth and Family Team Leadership: Supervise the preparation and facilitation of YFTP meetings, including scheduling, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of Case Management Specialists, office professionals, and paraprofessionals involved in YFTP and related casework services
• Case Expediting and Community Reintegration: Review secure detention and committed populations weekly to identify opportunities to expedite return to the community when appropriate. Consult and collaborate with other units of Community Services to resolve barriers and connect detained and committed youth with a continuum of supports to facilitate expedited case processing or release when appropriate
• Executive Communication and Reporting: Provide updates, as directed by the Director of Court Services, for review by the Director and additional executive-level staff, including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Community Services, and Deputy Secretary for Residential Services, regarding reasons for delays or barriers to release
• Stakeholder Relationships and Community Outreach: Manage and oversee stakeholder relationships and community outreach in collaboration with the Director of Court Services and Regional Director. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships across the agency, and with court stakeholders, service agencies, and the community at large to support implementation of YFTP and case expediting
• Staff Supervision and Operational Leadership: Provide supervisory oversight and make recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and separations. Participate in the training of new staff, ensure staff maintain required certification with the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), and provide training and refreshers to staff, court stakeholders, and other partners on topics relevant to Court Services, including YFTP
• Statewide Support and Data Management: Support other regions through supervisory oversight, task overflow, thought collaboration, and generalized needs as directed. Ensure records are maintained and tracked for data collection for the Statewide Region so information is accurate, timely, and useful

This position may be eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.

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 (2) years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.
• 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 (1) year of the required experience.
• 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

• Experience working in or with the juvenile justice system, juvenile courts, court services, or other youth legal systems
• Experience supervising professional or paraprofessional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and addressing performance or personnel matters
• Experience coordinating services, resources, and case-related activities for court-involved youth across multiple programs, agencies, or service providers, including identifying and addressing barriers to case progression or community reintegration
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with courts, government agencies, service providers, community organizations, youth, families, and other stakeholders

Limitations on Selection

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DJS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements

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.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

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