PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II (REPOST)
Assistant Secretary of Community Resources
Recruitment #24-005483-0007
Department | Department of Juvenile Services |
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Date Opened | 4/5/2024 11:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 9/13/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $102,426.00 - $165,372.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Keenan Townes |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT REAPPLY.
A resume must
accompany your application.
MISSION: 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: Providing pathways to success for youth
and families through partnerships across Maryland.
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of the Secretary
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The Assistant Secretary of Community Resources is a new multifaceted position with responsibilities that
impact a broad range of youth-focused services with the primary goal of leading all activities to develop,
support, implement, manage, monitor and improve a robust continuum of services, supports and
opportunities for all youth who come into contact with the Department of Juvenile Services. The continuum
includes all contracted, granted, leveraged and brokered services provided to Children in Need of
Supervision (CINS), youth under pre-court (diversion) supervision, youth involved in detention or detention
alternatives, community supervision (probation and aftercare), and services for youth who have been court ordered into a private or state-operated out-of-home placements. This position concentrates on creating a
well-rounded approach to the provision of youth-focused services, consistent with public safety needs, yet
addresses youths' needs and contributes to their social development in the least restrictive environment. A
focal point of the Assistant Secretary position is the development of partnerships with DJS youth, families,
staff and other community partners to create and implement a framework for a community-based continuum
of care grounded in the principles of positive youth development that encompass a range of services,
supports and opportunities, including, but not limited to, mentoring; life-coaching; work experience; job
exploration, development and placement; vocational training; high school diploma and GED preparation;
connections to post-secondary education; tutoring; substance abuse and mental health services; individual
and family counseling; recreation and sports; arts and music; civic engagement and service; positive peer
interactions; leadership development; self-advocacy; housing; transportation; and child care assistance.
The Assistant Secretary and team will also be responsible for coaching, supporting and monitoring DJS
Regional and Local Resource staff in the development of local continua of care consistent with the state
framework in each region and county that reflect local needs, capacity and resources and is informed by local
stakeholders, including impacted youth and families.
The Assistant Secretary will also manage the Workforce Development Unit, the Placement Unit, the
Licensing and Monitoring unit and the Contract Management Unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration, economics, political science, or criminal justice from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Seven years of relevant experience developing, managing and/or monitoring community-based services, support and opportunities for youth, especially justice-involved youth and/or emerging adults.
Note: Candidates may substitute possession of a relevant master’s degree and two years of the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Three years of senior management experience is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Experience partnering with system and community stakeholders and system-impacted youth and families.
- Knowledge of positive youth development, evidence-based practices, and juvenile justice policy, programs, and practices.
- Knowledge of equitable and culturally proficient programs and services.
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 placed on the eligible
(employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation 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 related to this
position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application
is preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may email or mail
a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the address below or fax
a paper application and supplemental questionnaire 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 located at the top
of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Paper application materials
must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment. No
postmarks will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &
Examination Unit
Attn: Keenan Townes
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 the DJS Office of Human
Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment 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.
Bilingual applicants
are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
DJS values the
experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome
to apply for all current recruitments.
Candidates with lived
experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to
apply.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |