DJS Case Management Specialist Community

Case Management Specialist I

Location:

Department of Juvenile Services, 310 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

The main purpose of the Case Management Specialist I position in the Pre-Adjudication and Reform Unit is to receive and assess referrals from law enforcement and other sources and make appropriate intake decisions in accordance with Departmental policies and directives.

• Assess the risk a youth’s behavior poses to the public and provide supervision at a level commensurate with that risk to enhance community safety;
• Ensure youth are held accountable by: utilizing sanctions and incentives to promote pro-social behaviors; overseeing victim reparation activities including the payment of restitution and the performance of community service work; make appropriate referrals for services in the community, and; authorize the filing of a petition when warranted.
• Determine the treatment and rehabilitative needs of youth under supervision and coordinate the delivery of services to promote the development of those competencies necessary for them to successfully transition to adulthood.

This position is the entry level classification within the Case Management Specialist series.

Education:

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

Experience:

None.

• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social or Behavioral Science major, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies or Social Work
• One year of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting.

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

• U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
• An oral interview
• Physical and psychological examinations
• 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.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.