DJS ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR (Senior Program Manager)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis Management Service position serves at the\r\nAppointing Authority's pleasure.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�A resume�must�accompany your\r\ncompleted application.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�This recruitment is\r\nlimited to current Department of Juvenile Services employees only.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

The selected candidate will be able to choose whichever office location below is closest to their home.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRockville Office�\r\n7300 Calhoun Place Suite 700�\r\nRockville, MD 20850\r\n\r\n\r\nPrince George's\r\nCounty Office��\r\n1100 Mercantile Lane\r\nSuite 120�\r\nLargo, Maryland 20774\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of DJS Assistant Area Director (Senior Program Manager), so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for managing the Capital South Region- Prince George’s field services offices in Largo and Montgomery County. The Assistant Regional Director, under the direction of the Regional Director, oversees the staff and daily operations of the offices and programs within the Capital South Region as well as other programs and initiatives assigned. The Assistant Regional Director is responsible for in excess of 40 staff members and resources in two offices and directly supervises five managers as well as some specific programmatic staff.�\r\n\r\n\r\nSome key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following:�\r\n• Interprets and implements departmental polices, programs, rules, regulations, standards, and controls within a designated geographical area.�\r\n• Schedules, plans and conducts supervisory staff meetings to direct supervisory professional staff in implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and methods for dealing with local problems.�\r\n• Directs the supervision of child and family casework through regular case conferences and management meetings with Case Management Supervisors.�\r\n\r\n\r\nRegular work schedule to be flexible and may require telework protocols. Work schedule may involve non-traditional hours to meet the needs of the youth, families, and partners; may include nights and weekends.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an\r\naccredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNote:�An Associate of Arts degree in the social or\r\nbehavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or\r\nuniversity and three years of experience supervising case management staff may\r\nbe substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�Five years of experience providing case\r\nmanagement services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent,\r\nvictimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting. One\r\nyear of this experience must have involved the supervision of case management\r\nservice staff.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNote:�A Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences\r\nor criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of\r\nexperience supervising case management staff may be substituted for one year of\r\nthe required general experience. \r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is\r\nlimited to current DJS employees only. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes\r\nsufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this\r\nrecruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted\r\nby the closing date; information received after this date will not be\r\nconsidered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified\r\neligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill\r\nsimilar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\nThe assessment will involve a rating of your application\r\nbased on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the\r\nposition's requirements.�Therefore,\r\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\r\napplication.�Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please\r\nreport all relevant experience and education.�For education obtained outside the U.S.,�you will be\r\nrequired to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a\r\nForeign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the\r\nsupplemental 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\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please\r\nsubmit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper\r\ncredit.\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However,\r\nif you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application\r\nand supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses\r\nprovided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your\r\nFirst and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting),\r\nand the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received\r\nby 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after\r\nthis time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will\r\nnot 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: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-002595-0001��\r\n\r\n\r\nFax number\r\n410-333-4188�\r\nTTY Users: call via\r\nMaryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general\r\nquestions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this\r\nrecruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is\r\nlocated at the top of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\r\nrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r\nState’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our\r\ncountry. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to\r\napply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived experience relating to the\r\ncriminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\r\n\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\r\n\r\n\r\n