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DJS ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR

Regional Supervisor for Courts and Investigations

Recruitment #24-002595-0005

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Introduction

Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Community Services, Court, and Investigations 
300 N Gay Street 
Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the Courts and Investigations Regional Supervisor is to coordinate the court services process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and to coordinate court services and investigations for the Department of Juvenile Services. The Courts and Investigations and Regional Supervisor works directly with the local court and investigation staff regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in adolescent development, laws and regulations, the rights of young people in the court system, treatment options, fiscal resources, and the availability of programs and program development.

The CI Regional Supervisor ensures that the provision of individualized services to youth is appropriate and efficient by working with community and residential staff to identify and procure services that meet the needs of the youth in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety and fiscal responsibility; participate in local stakeholder systems improvement, and program development, and work with court stakeholders to establish closed-loop learning and systems improvement models.

The Courts and Investigations Regional Supervisor assigns tasks and supervises the performance of such tasks by support staff. This position requires flexibility in office location due to the demands of the different counties within the Region. This is a highly responsible position requiring previous experience in court services, forensic report writing, service delivery, and service evaluation, and combines multiple roles and contacts with all levels of administration within and outside of the department.

NOTE: Regular 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.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 

Note: An Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and three years of experience supervising case management staff may be substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.

 

Experience: Five years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting. Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of case management service staff. 

 

Note: A Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience supervising case management staff may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while employed.

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. Include 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#.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:  

 

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services  

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Jakiraman Jones

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required or if you have any questions, 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.

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.




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