INTAKE CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR (DJS Case Management Spec Supr Community)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n***This recruitment is limited to current State employees�only.***\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nDJS- Western Region (Frederick Co.)\r\nFrederick, MD\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join\r\nUs in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming\r\nyoung lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We\r\nare seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Intake Case Management Specialist Supervisor, so come join our team\r\nand make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe main purpose of this position is to\r\nplan and direct the implementation and coordination of the delivery of intake\r\ncase management services for juveniles within an assigned county or geographic\r\nregion. This position also directly supervises Case Management Specialists.\r\n\r\n\r\nSome key responsibilities of this\r\nposition may include, but are not limited to, the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Planning and directing the implementation and coordination of intake case\r\n management services\r\n Supervising Case Management Specialists, including assigning work and monitoring\r\n performance\r\n Meeting with representatives from the State’s Attorney’s Office, Public\r\n Defender’s Office, courts, law enforcement, and public and private agencies to\r\n obtain or clarify information and coordinate services\r\n Communicating with youth, families, and partners to explain procedures and\r\n expectations and address questions related to case reports and recommendations\r\n Discussing staff recommendations and court presentations with relevant parties\r\n Resolving concerns and complaints and negotiates alternative placements as\r\n appropriate\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Three (3) years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates 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 (2) years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university for one (1) year of the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\nThe preferred candidate for this position may\r\npossess any of the following qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n Bachelor's degree in a\r\n Social or Behavioral Science major (such as Criminal Justice, Sociology,\r\n Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies or Social Work,\r\n or other closely related field)\r\n At least one (1) year of\r\n supervisory experience in providing direct services to children in a\r\n community or residential setting\r\n At least one (1) year of experience\r\n supervising lower-level Case Management Specialists in a community or\r\n residential setting\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

***This recruitment is limited to current State employees only.***\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

\r\n1. Employees appointed to positions in this classification are required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while employed.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. 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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209�of the�Annotated Code of Maryland,�the 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:\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\r\nMust be at least 21 years of age\r\nA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\r\nAn oral interview, and\r\nPhysical and psychological examinations.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed\r\napplication includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received\r\nafter this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications\r\nwill remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This\r\nlist may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in\r\nthe future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on\r\nyour education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's\r\nrequirements.�Therefore,\r\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication.�Incomplete applications will not be accepted.\r\nPlease report all relevant experience and education.�For education obtained outside the U.S.,�you will\r\nbe required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by\r\na Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete\r\nthe supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating\r\napplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire\r\nmust correspond to the information provided on your completed application to\r\nreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact\r\nthe overall rating of your completed application.\r\nResumes will not\r\nbe accepted in lieu of a completed application.��\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit\r\nyour DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online application process is STRONGLY\r\nrecommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a\r\ncompleted paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email\r\nor fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure\r\neach page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at\r\nthe top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper\r\napplication materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing\r\ndate for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with\r\nincorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of\r\nJuvenile Services\r\nOHR-Recruitment &\r\nExamination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn: Recruitment # 26-002593-0002\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via\r\nMaryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nIf\r\nyou are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions\r\nabout the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of\r\nBudget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nShould additional\r\ninformation regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the\r\ntop of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the\r\nexperience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome\r\nto apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants\r\nand people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived\r\nexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to\r\napply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal\r\nservice to explore rewarding career opportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n