DEPUTY SECRETARY OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (Repost)
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 133981 - 201576
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
This is a Political Special Appointment position andserves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
A resume must accompanyyour completed application.
Joinan agency and leadership team committed to transforming young peoples livescreating safer communities and creating a fairer system by holding justiceinvolved young people accountable while building on theirstrengths.
The Maryland Department of JuvenileServices (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to support youngpeople involved in the juvenile justice system. By law the Department ofJuvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing theindividual needs of referred youth and providing intake detention probationcommitment and after-care services.
GRADE
9908
LOCATION OF POSITION
217 E. RedwoodStreet Baltimore MD 21202 (Baltimore City)
Main Purpose of Job
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
We are seeking passionate leaders for the role of Deputy Secretary of Residential Services so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
The Deputy Secretary of Residential Services is an executive strategic leadership position that is youth focused within residential programs & facilities within Maryland. This executive role entails ensuring the highest standards of care safety and rehabilitative services for youth in custody while fostering an environment that supports positive behavioral changes and successful reintegration back to their communities.
This position:
- Empowers Residential Services staff to improve how young people and families experience the juvenile justice system and improve youth and community safety outcomes;
- Leads strategic reform initiatives focused on holding young people accountable while creating pathways for success in a system that values equity inclusion and safety;
- Initiates and manages collaborative partnerships with justice system stakeholders including young people families community organizations law enforcement state and local governments child serving state and local agencies judiciary and legal counsel;
- Manages and coaches an executive team to implement and cultivate innovative strategies aimed at connecting youth and families to developmentally-appropriate evidence-based and culturally relevant services supports and opportunities and achieving positive outcomes for young people;
- Coordinates with other Departmental units such as those responsible for equity and inclusion initiatives community and support services and research and evaluation functions to develop a cohesive approach to supporting staff young people families and communities.
This position provides executive oversight of 5 detention and 3 treatment programs and 1 shelter program; ensuring effective facility management program utilization and adherence to evidence-based practices that promote youth safety high-quality care rehabilitative outcomes and youth focused reentry planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:ABachelors Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of highereducation.
Experience:Eight(8) years of experience working with Executive Leadership as well as a minimumof five (5) years of direct experience working with youth under courtsupervision in youth justice alternative community placements or in anequivalent direct service role with youth.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate for this position will possess thefollowing:
- Masters Degree in Social Work Social Sciences Law Behavioral Health or Legal-related studies preferred;
- Demonstrable evidence of developing a team and organizational strategy and being accountable for its results;
- Significant experience designing and implementing diversity equity inclusion and engagement initiatives;
- Proven experience overseeing residential facilities and leading the implementation of effective behavioral change and behavior modification programs for justice-involved youth.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your 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 shall be certified to theeligible list for a period of one (1) year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessmentwill be a rating of your resume based on your education training andexperience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore it isessential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employmentinformation on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficientinformation on your application to show the qualifications for thisrecruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required toprovide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreigncredential evaluation service. Please note that your answers on thesupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on yourapplication to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completedsupplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject todisapproval. Please report all related experience and education.
Please make sure that you providesufficient information on your resume to show that you meet the qualificationsfor this leadership role.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Onlineapplication process is strongly urged. However if you are unable to applyonline you may mail a paper application and resume to the address below or faxa paper application and resume to the fax number below. If you choose to fax oruse regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your Firstand Last Name the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of thebulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must bereceived by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for this recruitmentno postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not beaccepted:
Maryland Department of JuvenileServices
OHR-Recruitment & ExaminationUnit
217 E Redwood MD 21202
Attn: Jeffrey Hughes Chief Human Resources and Payroll
Recruitment #25-
Fax number
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Should additional information regardingthis recruitment be required or if you have any questions regarding thisrecruitment please contact Jeffrey Hughes Chief Human Resources and Payrollat. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located atthe top of the bulletin.
If you are having difficulty withyour user account or have general questions about the online applicationsystem please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitmentand Examination Division at or.
DJS is an equal-opportunityemployer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Specifically we valuediverse experiences regarding the educational background and justice systemcontact.
DJS values the experience gainedby veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for allcurrent recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and peoplewith disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experiencerelating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
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