DJS RESOURCES SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Juvenile Services. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position or function only.

Persons interested in future vacancies in the DJS Resources Specialist Supervisor classification must reapply at that time.

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The Resources Specialist Supervisor manages the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services.

The Resources Specialist Supervisor manages the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. The incumbent will work directly with Region I staff at the Baltimore City of Juvenile Justice Center regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in treatment options, fiscal resources, availability of programs and program development.

The Resources Specialist Supervisor ensures that the provision of individualized services to youth are appropriate and efficient by identifying and procuring services that meet the needs of the youth. The incumbent will participate in various resource development projects, such as program development, contract development and program monitoring. 

The Resources Specialist Supervisor will be required to collaborate with various social service entities within and outside the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising professional and support staff.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.  

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 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.  

2. Candidates may substitute 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.

3. 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.

Must be current employee at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

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

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

The Certified Eligible list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees. 

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214  Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you.

Online application process is strongly encouraged. However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.

The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination

Unit One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Attn: Kia Brown Fax number 410-333-4188.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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