Education Employment Specialist; Administrative Officer

This is a CONTRACTUAL position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion.

In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

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Baltimore City 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, Maryland 21225

The Education Employment Specialist (EES) will have direct contact with incarcerated and recently released students to develop Employment and Education Plans. The position coordinates with appropriate correctional institution staff, collateral agencies, and community-based organizations to advocate for participant resources and services and to disseminate information. The position requires frequent work inside of correctional facilities and frequent meetings connecting with community based organizations.

This position compiles and interprets participant data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs in prisons, which is a reporting requirement for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project.

• Identify resources that address individual needs such as personal strengths, conflict resolution, self-esteem enhancements, life skills, daily decision-making, and other prison-to-community life stability and developmental skills.
• Meet with appropriate institution staff, collateral agencies, and CBOs advocating for participant resources and services and disseminating information.
• Provide post-release follow-up and wrap-around services.

• Compile statistical data by keeping detailed records relating to Higher Education and Occupational training programs as a reporting requirement for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant and DPSCS Education and Employment project.
• Frequent use of computer technology and software for data retention and tracking.
• Work with students on a learning management system to support student success.
• Work with DPSCS administrative staff to complete Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual reports.

• Assist in the creation of marketing tools, implementation of policies and procedures, and modification of services provided.
• Ensures program and grant compliance.
• Identify and monitor potential at-risk participants.

• Coordinate and oversee student and community engagement.
• Provide support services to the Director of Education with administrative duties connected to the new program.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• An Associate's of Arts or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or…