DJS RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Recruitment #21-002596-0002
Department | DJS Community Operations Region 2 |
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Date Opened | 11/23/2021 12:51:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/7/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $47,407.00 - $75,675.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jakiraman Jones |
Work Location |
Cecil
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Elktowne Centre
106 East Main Street, Suite 102
Elkton, MD 21921
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The DJS Resources Specialist will coordinate and advise on the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of Cecil County in the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Region-2. The DJS Resources Specialist will work directly with staff regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in treatment options, fiscal resources, availability of programs and program development. The DJS Resources Specialist will ensure that the provision of individualized services to youth are appropriate and efficient by identifying and procuring services that meet the needs of the youth in the least restrictive environment, and are fiscally responsible and consistent with public safety concerns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.
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 possession of a Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
3. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of public and private resources that address DJS juvenile service needs
- Experience with DJS placement process
- Experience working with the ASSIST database system
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment
is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Employees.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure
that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you
meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment
(eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment
will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and
experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is
essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your
application. Please report all related experience and education. For education
obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
service. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must
correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is Strongly urged. However, if you are
unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below
or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or
regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and
Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin
and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Incorrect application forms will not be
accepted:
Maryland Department
of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment
& Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood
Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attention: Jakiraman
Jones
Fax number
410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via
Maryland Relay
Should additional information regarding this
recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at
djs.careers@maryland.gov Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located
at the top of the bulletin.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans
while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current
recruitments.
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.