Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes:
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 U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Services specialty codes in the Social Science Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required education.
Bachelors Degree in a Socialor Behavioral Science major such as Criminal Justice Sociology HumanRelations Psychology Child and Adolescent Studies or Social Work
One year of experienceproviding direct services to children in a community or residential setting.
1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.
1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article Section 8-209 of theAnnotated Code of Marylandthe Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04 general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and include:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age A thorough background check including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview and
Physical and psychological examinations.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
The assessment will involve a rating of your applicationbased on your education training and/or experience as it relates to thepositions requirements. Therefore it is essential that you providecomplete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Pleasereport all relevant experience and education. For education obtainedoutside the U.S. you willbe required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined bya Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire. Please completethe supplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when ratingapplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnairemust correspond to the information provided on your completed application toreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact theoverall rating of your completed application.
The online application process is stronglyrecommended. If you are unable to apply online you may submit a completedpaper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to theaddresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions please ensure that eachpage includes your first and last name the recruitment number (located at thetop of the posting) and the last four digits of your Social Security paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on theclosing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time orthose submitted with incorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will notbe considered.
Maryland Department of JuvenileServices
OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Fax number
TTY Users: call via MarylandRelay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have generalquestions about the online application system please contact the MarylandDepartment of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .
Should additional information regarding thisrecruitment be required please contact the Maryland Department of JuvenileServices Recruitment and Examination Unit at .Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of thebulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland iscommitted to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflectiveof the States diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans whileserving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all currentrecruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people withdisabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.