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DJS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Equity Programs Coordinator

Recruitment #17-002598-0007

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MD Department of Juvenile Services

System Reforms Unit

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The DJS Program Specialist/Equity Programs Coordinator works collaboratively with multiple DJS units and community partners to ensure a viable continuum of community-based, culturally proficient programming for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, particularly youth of color who are disproportionately represented at one or more system contact points. The primary tasks of this position include program coordination, training and public presentations and trends monitoring. This position also assists the Director to promote and implement strategies that ensure racial, gender and other forms of equity in agency decision making and community placement opportunities

POSITION DUTIES

The DJS Program Specialist/Equity Programs Coordinator coordinates efforts to develop and ensure utilization of community programs in designated system reform sites.  The DJS Program Specialist/Equity Programs Coordinator assists the Director of System Reforms Project in planning of presentation and training content, and facilitates training on reform and equity strategies.  The position analyzes public safety and DJS equity trends data to guide reform strategies and monitor outcomes of implemented reforms. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 or resource specialist 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 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 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 Correctional Institution Administration classifications or Correctional Institution Administration specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of three years of experience partnering and coordinating juvenile services with community- based programs, services and treatment plans including juvenile justice agency officials, the juvenile court, prosecutors and defenders to ensure racial, gender and equity for youth in the juvenile justice system.

2.  Minimum of one year experience with use of juvenile justice and/or public safety data to guide reform strategies and monitor juvenile justice trends.

3. Knowledge of the juvenile justice system and barriers to racial and gender equity.

4.  Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating training on juvenile justice topics, including community and/or family engagement

Please be sure to reflect in the supplemental questionnaire and application accessed via the links below how you meet the preferred qualifications.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 Sate of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates 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 how you meet 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. This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line 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 use regular mail, 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 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect 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: Linda Padgett

    Fax number 410-333-4188 

    TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov   Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments

 




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