djs assistant area director - Howard, United States - State of Maryland

Description

Introduction

Mission statement:
To transform young\rpeople's lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems\rthrough community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building\ron their strengths and support systems

\r\r\rVision Statement:

Providing pathways to success for youth and families through\rpartnerships across Maryland.\r

GRADE
19\r\r

LOCATION OF POSITION
\rCommunity Services – Central Region\r3451 Courthouse Drive\rEllicott City, MD 21043\r\r\r
Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant Regional Director provides coaching and support to Case Management Specialist Supervisor and Case Management Program Supervisors in the Region.

Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring special initiatives are implemented in the Region and coach the other supervisors in the Region on the implementation and adherence to supervision models.

This position provides support to the Regional Director when needed to cover duties in the region.\rThis is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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POSITION DUTIES
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Manages\r

the Case Management Services and the normal daily operations of the respective\r

county offices/jurisdiction (Baltimore County/Central Region) to ensure the\r

most cost-effective manner by which to service the community and its youth in\r

accordance with the goals and objectives of DJS' program services.\r\r\r\r\r

Oversees,\r

manages, trains, and provides direction to Case Management Specialist\r

Supervisors and Case Management Specialists as to the practices and methods\r

used in implementing and coordinating the delivery of services and treatment\r

plans for juveniles on probation supervision or after-care supervision in an\r

effort to reduce reoffending by youth and to promote productive citizenship and\r

social acceptance.\r\r\r\r\r

Evaluate current staff, resource needs, and services, develop plans, and\r

present the same to the Regional Director. As needed, provides accurate/timely\r

information to the Regional Director for dissemination to Headquarters' staff\r

for implementation, consistent with the goals of the Department. Presentations\r

include data regarding program utilization or resource needs.\r\r\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Possession of a\rBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

\r\rNote:

An Associate of Arts degree in the social or\rbehavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or\runiversity and three years of experience supervising case management staff may\rbe substituted for the required Bachelor's degree

\r\rExperience:

Five years of experience providing case management\rservices to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or\rexceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.

Two years of this\rexperience must have involved the supervision of case management service\rstaff.

\r\rNote:

A\rMaster's degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from\ran accredited college or university and two years of experience supervising\rcase management staff may be substituted for one year of the required general\rexperience.

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LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current Maryland State employees only.\r
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties\rwhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties\rwill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the\rState of Maryland.\r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification\rare required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training\rCommission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while\remployed.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.\rWe will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related experience and education.\rFor education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

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BENEFITS
\rSTATE OF MARYLAND
BENEFITS\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process isstronglyurged.

However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.

Include your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:
\r\rMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\rOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\r217 E Redwood Street\rBaltimore, MD 21202\rAttn: Jakiraman Jones\rFax number \rTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\rShould additional information regarding this recruitment be required or if you have any questions, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\rAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\rDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\rBilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r

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