Djs Resources Specialist

State Of Maryland

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profile Yearly Salary: $ 66314 - 103309
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

GRADE

ASTD16

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Capital South Region
Calvert Office
200 Duke Street Suite2800
Prince Frederick MD20678

This position willcover Charles Calvert and St. Marys County which may require travel.

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 coordinate and advise in the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services. The Resource Specialist 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 appropriate 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 RFPs 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.

Some key responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:

Secures and coordinates service options to include placement and community base supports for children under the supervision of DJS adhering to all polices to include COMAR DJS Policy and Regional Policies.

Liaison to providers parents DJS staff and other state local and federal agencies.

Attends and facilitates staffing to determine service of needs of children also initiates and arranges telephone and in person consultations to determine the service needs of children.

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

The preferred candidate for this position maypossess any of the following qualifications:

Experience identifying serviceoptions and recommending expenditures for the treatment and care of juveniles under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services
Experience with the DJSplacement process.
Experience working with theASSIST database system.

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.


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IntroductionGRADE ASTD16 LOCATION OF POSITIONDJS- Capital South RegionCalvert Office200 Duke Street Suite2800Prince Frederick MD20678This position willcover Charles Calvert and St. Marys County which may require travel. Main Purpose of JobJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!The Maryland Depar...
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