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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Recruitment #24-005483-0026

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Introduction

 

This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure.    

A resume must accompany your completed application.

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

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Residential Services
217 E. Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202 

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the Executive Director for Residential Services is responsible for oversight of state owned and operated residential facilities for youth who are detained pending adjudication and placement, or committed by the court to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Services. (DJS or the Department). The Executive Director ensures that the safe custody and general welfare of the youth is maintained, appropriate services are provided and operations are in compliance with laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements and State and Departmental policies and procedures. The Executive Director responds to/manages crisis situations that jeopardize public, staff or youth safety, while serving as the first point of contact for notification of critical incidents within the Operations Division up through the Deputy Secretary to the Secretary.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Oversee all aspects of activities throughout seven residential facilities. Directly supervise residential facility Superintendents. Indirectly supervise over 600 staff who directly and indirectly provide services to youth.

• Review and evaluate work of subordinates through observation, discussion, group and individual meetings, reports and performance appraisals. Provide direction and guidance to improve performance and outcomes.

• Oversee the coordination of educational, health, dietary, security, recreational, and rehabilitation programs and services. Ensure all programs and services are in compliance with nationally recognized "Best practices”.

• Oversee residential programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with department specified objectives. Identify or create new and supplemental Page 3 of 11 MS22 11/23 Position Description programs to enhance opportunities for the rehabilitation of youth.

• Participate in the short and long range planning of the Department’s residential programs. Identify and propose both new or enhanced products and services, and renovations to existing facilities and construction of new facilities to improve services to youth and working conditions.

• Establish cooperative agreements with other state agencies, community organizations and private vendors to identify, promote and implement rehabilitative programs and projects for youth in the facilities.

• Participate in the preparation of the residential Budget. Plan resource allocation to maximize return on investment, improve services and increase efficiency.

• Oversee budget administration. Develop and implement plans to ensure expenditures are within budget allocation.

• Serve on the Residential Policy Committee. Research and propose policies or policy enhancements for implementation throughout residential services.

• Serve as a 24-hour resource for residential programs, providing guidance and oversight as needed regarding Admissions, Releases, and transportation after hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Six years of direct care experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth or in a correctional setting; to include experience exercising supervisory or managerial responsibility for line and/or managerial staff providing services to juveniles. 

Notes: Candidates may substitute four additional years of the above experience for the educational requirement.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· At least two years of experience in leading the supervision of multiple sites that interface with justice-involved youth.

· Experience with innovative program development and implementation.

· Experience with a systems change management approach to transforming the climate and culture.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure 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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position and your answers to the supplemental questions. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and not write "see resume.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation service.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to the address below, or fax a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the fax number below. 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#. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the recruitment closing date. 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: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #24-005483-0026   
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. 

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. 

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.




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