DJS Case Management Spec Community; repost

Introduction

This is a repost. Previous applicants should not reapply.

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This is a Statewide Recruitment.
*** As positions become available, this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of Maryland at any of the below listed locations. Please specify on your application all Maryland counties where you are willing to accept employment for this classification.***

• Alfred
  
  D. Noyes Children's Center (temporarily closed) – Montgomery County
• Backbone Mountain Youth Center – Garrett County
• Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center – Baltimore City
• Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School – Baltimore County
• Cheltenham Youth Detention Center – Prince George's County
• Garrett Children's Center (temporarily closed) – Garrett County
• Green Ridge Youth Center – Allegany County
• Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center – Wicomico County
• Victor Cullen Center – Frederick County
• Western Maryland Children's Center – Washington County

The DJS Case Management Specialist I Community is the entry level of work providing case management services to juveniles in a community setting. Employees in this classification implement and coordinate the delivery of services and treatment plans for juveniles on informal supervision, probation supervision, after-care supervision, pending trial or disposition, or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees may be assigned to work evenings and weekends and may be subject to call‑in based on staffing needs.

Employees may be required travel throughout the State to attend court proceedings, visit homes, schools, community based services and juvenile residential facilities.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

None. Notes:
1. 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 years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.
2. 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 education.

The preferred candidate for this position will possess the following: A Bachelor's Degree in a Social and Behavioral Science major, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies, and Social Work;
At least one (1) year of professional experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting OR a documented internship providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting.

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
2. 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.
3. 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.

1. 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 , general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include: U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status Must be at least 21 years of age A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug…