Regional Intake Director

A resume must accompany your application.

The DJS Office ofIntake and Pre-Adjudication Services and Reform contains the statewideintake pre-court and pre-adjudication services operations for five (5)regions and thirty-three (33) field offices across Maryland and is responsiblefor statewide reform and equity operations at the initial decision point of thejuvenile justice system as well as managing and monitoring a uniform statewideapproach for the review of intake complaints and ensuring appropriateassessments and reviews are conducted to promote the best interests of thechild and public safety.

• Planning organizing and evaluating the overall management of the Regions Intake and Pre-Adjudication Operations including developing short- and long-range plans goals and objectives; establishing procedures priorities standards and deadlines; and ensuring operations accomplish Departmental goals
• Directing regional Intake and Pre-Adjudication community programs and services including Child In Need of Supervision (CINS) Pre-Court supervision Pre-Adjudication continued case management integrated case management services somatic mental health and substance abuse assessment and services educational services and diversion programs
• Managing intake processes and programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws regulations Departmental policies and procedures and accepted professional standards and best practices; evaluating program effectiveness and taking corrective action as necessary
• Providing leadership and direction for regional staff including recruitment selection assignment performance evaluations mitigating conferences disciplinary actions and separations workload management staff coverage and overtime expenses
• Managing the development of youth- and family-focused approaches continued case management models and a regional continuum of care to address youth and family needs provide prevention and diversion services reduce future re-offending and promote public safety
• Managing secure detention decisions and the use of appropriate objective tools including IDT and DRAI in accordance with statute the Departments risk scoring instrument and State and Federal guidelines
• Managing community outreach program development and regional partnerships establishing collaborative working relationships with the courts juvenile services stakeholders service agencies law enforcement States Attorneys Office youths counsel and the community
• Managing intake and pre-court data collection computerized automated systems accounting and budgeting procurement personnel processes and strategic planning ensuring information is accurate timely and useful and that regional resources support operations
• Developing and implementing approaches for managing complaints received by the Department adhering to Maryland State laws and regulations and utilizing national best practices
• Collaborating with agency staff other State agencies law enforcement courts and other stakeholders to identify and create programs initiatives products and services that improve Departmental operations enhance services to youth improve staff performance efficiency and ensure public safety
• Managing the implementation of Departmental reforms and new initiatives monitoring progress toward regional objectives and goals collecting and evaluating data and implementing improved practices and procedures
• Managing special projects and initiatives; representing the Department at meetings conferences and other forums; supporting the principles of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI); and contributing to Department programs
• Managing assessments and reviews to prioritize the best interest of the child family and public safety monitoring program service providers identifying additional resources and diversion services and ensuring proper implementation and impact of initiatives
• Managing OTJ training and required certification of staff with the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and ensuring staff maintain required certification

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in public administration social work criminal justice education public policy or a closely related field
• Experience leading system-level reform organizational change or program improvement initiatives using data performance metrics or objective decision-making tools to evaluate effectiveness identify trends or disparities and achieve measurable improvements in service delivery operational efficiency youth outcomes or public safety
• Experience managing juvenile intake pre-adjudication diversion detention alternatives or pre-court operations with knowledge of applicable laws regulations and practices
• Experience developing and sustaining regional or community-based service continuums including diversion prevention behavioral health educational or case management services that address the needs of youth and families
• Experience establishing and maintaining cross-agency partnerships with courts legal stakeholders law enforcement State and local agencies service providers and community organizations to coordinate services and address complex system or operational issues