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DJS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Recruitment #24-002598-0002

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GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Education Transition Unit
217 E Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position will develop education-focused community-based partnerships designed to support youth under DJS supervision as they pursue their high school, GED or postsecondary goals. Examples include developing academic tutoring and GED prep and postsecondary program support for students currently enrolled in school.

This position will engage and provide training to DJS case managers and community staff on how they can most effectively support DJS students in attaining their high school diploma, GED or post- secondary diplomas/certifications. 

This position will work with the Director of Education and DJS Workforce Development staff to develop new and innovative community-based diploma granting/GED, postsecondary and workforce development programming, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, community colleges, local and state governments, and local businesses.

This position offers a hybrid teleworking schedule. 

This position requires significant time in person in communities where youth under DJS supervision and their families live and where youth serving organizations are located. This position entails meeting and working with organizations, youth and families in person, across the state.

POSITION DUTIES

· Develop education-focused community-based partnerships designed to support youth under DJS supervision as they pursue their high school, GED or postsecondary goals. This includes leveraging current providers, and identifying new ones–with a goal of developing multifaceted and individually tailored supports for students.

· Develop and provide training to DJS case managers on how they can most effectively support DJS students in attaining the high school diploma, GED or post -secondary diplomas/certifications. This includes developing webinars and training workshops and working side-by-side with DJS case managers to increase their capacity to provide needed academic-related support to DJS’s community-based students.

· Coordinate with the Director of Education and DJS Workforce Development staff to develop new and innovative community-based diploma granting/GED, postsecondary and workforce development programming, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, community colleges, local and state governments, and local businesses. This includes forging and maintaining relationships with key individuals and institutions across the state, increasing the nature and number of opportunities for DJS supervised students to persist academically in high school and postsecondary education and workforce development schools and programs. 

· Establish and maintain strong, working relationships with local schools, other long-term placement centers, and key DJS and JSEP staff, including school registrars, counselors and case managers. 

· Maintain-directly and in concert with partner agencies and DJC performance evaluation staff–accurate records related to student enrollment and progress in community-based education and workforce development related programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three years of experience providing case management or resource specialist services to youth in a community or residential setting.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences 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 from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute four years of experience providing case management or resource specialist services to youth in a community or residential setting for four years of college.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Correctional Institution Administration classifications or Correctional Institution Administration specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Candidates who have at least one year of experience with alternative education/non-profit youth-serving organization experience (i.e. GED programs, job readiness, internships/apprenticeships, colleges/universities, etc.) and building partnerships to benefit youth. 

2. Candidates who have at least two years of work experience working with youth in the community that may be transitioning out of the DJS (or similar agency) back into the community.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

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.   

This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.     

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications.  

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Missing supplemental questionnaires may affect application ratings.    

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper 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 use 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#.  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 
Attn: Nicole Jones
217 E Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202 
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.  

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. 

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.



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