Introduction
**This recruitment is limited to current DJSemployees only.**
GRADE
ASTD16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Juvenile Services
431 Eastern 100
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 the DJS Resource Specialist so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
The main purpose of this position is to work to identify service options and recommend expenditures for the treatment and care of juveniles under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services. The Resource Specialist ensures that individualized services adhere to departmental protocols meet the needs of juveniles in the least restrictive environment and are fiscally responsible and consistent with public safety concerns. The Resource Specialist assists case management staff with the acquisition admission and retention of appropriate services as established through the continuum of care offered by the Department of Juvenile Services to include community-based services residential placement and re-entry planning.
Some key responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:
Develops treatment options and advises CMSSs/CMSs and others of available programs and funding.
Consults with youths parents/guardians legal counsel service providers and public and private agency personnel to obtain a/or clarify information and coordinate resource services.
Documents service and placement recommendations and factors that lead to such recommendations in Assist database system.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelors degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Two 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 possession of 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 possession of a Masters degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Social Servicesclassifications or Social Services specialty codes in the SocialScience Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Thepreferred candidate for this position may possess any of the followingqualifications:
Experienceidentifying service options and recommending expenditures for the treatment andcare of juveniles under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Servicesor similar agency
Experiencewith the DJS placement process.
Experienceworking with the ASSIST database system.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current DJS employees only.
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure thatyou provide sufficient information on your completed application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certifiedeligible list for a period of one (1) year. The resulting certified eligiblelist from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the sameclassification in this or other State agencies.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment willinvolve a rating of your application based on your education training and/orexperience as it relates to the positions requirements. Therefore it isessential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report allrelevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S. youwill be required to provide proof of equivalent American education asdetermined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire.
Please complete thesupplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when ratingapplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire mustcorrespond to the information provided on your completed application to receivecredit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact theoverall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteranapplying for this position please submit your DD 214 Long Form with yourcompleted application to receive proper credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is
STRONGLYrecommended. However if you are unable to apply online you may submit acompleted paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via emailor fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail ensureeach page includes your First and Last Name the Recruitment Number (located atthe top of the posting) and the last four digits of your SS#. Paperapplication materials
must be received by 5:00 PM on the closingdate for the recruitment. Applications received after this time or those withincorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department ofJuvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones Recruitment #25-
Fax number
TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay
Ifyou are having difficulty with your user account or have general questionsabout the online application system please contact the Maryland Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.Should additionalinformation regarding this recruitment be required please contact the MarylandDepartment of Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at .Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of thebulletin.
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
DJS values theexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcometo apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicantsand people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with livedexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged toapply.