Djs Resources Specialist

300 North Gay Street Baltimore Maryland 21202Resource Unit

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TheMaryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transformingyoung lives creating safer communities and fostering equitable systems. Weare seeking passionate individuals for the role of ResourceSpecialist so come join our team andmake a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

The main purpose ofthe Resource Specialist is to coordinate and advise in the placement processfor youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of JuvenileServices. The Resource Specialist works directly with area staff regarding theneeds of youth by providing expertise in treatment options fiscal resourcesavailability of programs and program development; ensures that the provision ofindividualized services to youth are appropriate and efficient by identifyingand procuring services that meet the needs of the youth in the leastrestrictive environment consistent with public safety and are fiscally responsible;participates in development of contracts RFPs and solicitations program developmentand program monitoring. This is a highly responsible position with multipleroles requiring contacts with all levels of administration within and outsideof the department.

This position will involve recommendingthe appropriate level and type of services for specific youth identifyingsuitable service providers utilizing strategies based on budget and youthservice needs and identifying new programs and/or contracts to meet youth needs.

This position will be a key asset to justice-involvedyouth court-ordered to participate in specific treatment programs and servicesto prevent juvenile recidivism. It will also support DJS Case Managers byproviding guidance and critical insight into various treatment modalitiesdesigned to achieve favorable outcomes and reduce the length of juvenilesformal supervision.

Somekey responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to thefollowing:

Responsibility #1

Identifies service optionsand recommendations expenditures for the treatment and care of juveniles whileensuring that those service options adhere to departmental protocols

Responsibility #2

Advises Case Managers andothers of available funding and services for the juvenile population

Responsibility #3

Conduct site visits to publicand private facilities to keep abreast of program services and maintaininformational resources

This position is eligible to work a hybrid teleworkschedule based on department policy and protocols.

Education: A Bachelors degree in the social orbehavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college oruniversity.

Experience:Two years of experience providing case management services to emotionally orsocially maladjusted delinquent victimized or exceptional juveniles in acommunity or residential setting.

Notes:

may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in thesocial or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college oruniversity and two years of experience providing direct services to children ina community or residential setting for the required education.

may substitute possession of a Masters degree in the social orbehavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college oruniversity for one year of the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as acommissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Servicesspecialty codes in the Social Science Psychology and Welfare field of work ona year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The preferred candidate for this position may possess anyof the following qualifications:

Strong organizationaland time-management skills

Proficiency with relevant software tools or systems(e.g. ASSIST MDEC Excel Microsoft Word

Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

Problem-solving andcritical-thinking aptitude

This recruitment islimited to current DJS employees only.

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 impactthe overall rating of your completed application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

Attn: Recruitment TeamRecruitment #26-

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 Veteranswhile serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all currentrecruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people withdisabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to thecriminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.