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DJS Resources Specialist

(Contractual - No Benefits)

Recruitment #14-999999-348

GRADE

  16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services

Metro Region – Silver Spring Office

8905 Fairview Rd., 6th Floor

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Main Purpose of Job

Coordinate and advise in the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services. Works directly with area staff regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in treatment options, fiscal resources availability of programs and program development. Ensures that the provision of individualized services to youth are apropriate and efficient by identifying and procuring services that meet the needs of the youth in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety and are fiscally responsible. Participates in development of contracts, RFP's and solicitations, program development and program monitoring. This is a highly responsible position with multiple roles requiring contacts with all levels of administration within and outside of the department.

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinate and advise in the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services. Works directly with area staff regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in treatment options, fiscal resources availability of programs and program development.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.

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

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.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to the Correctional Services Article, Title 8, which requires compliance with the Maryland Correctional Training Commission selection/training standards; therefore the candidate will be required to receive a drug test, background check and physical/mental health exam.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants must provide sufficient information on the Maryland State application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Applications that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview/selection. Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.

Therefore, it is important that you report all experience and education that is relevant to this position completely and accurately.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit and will not be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

This is a contractual position with no benefits

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

We strongly suggest using the online application process. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application by fax to 410-333-4188. All material submitted by fax must include the applicant's name and the job number. All applications must be received by the closing date.

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.

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