DJS ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR Senior Program Manager Full Time NEW

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

A Resume Must Accompany Your Completed Application.

This recruitment is limited to current Department of Juvenile Services employees only.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

The selected candidate will be able to choose whichever office location below is closest to their home.

Rockville Office

7300 Calhoun Place Suite 700

Rockville, MD 20850

Prince George’s County Office

1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 120

Largo, Maryland 20774

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of DJS Assistant Area Director (Senior Program Manager), so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

This position is responsible for managing the Capital South Region- Prince George’s field services offices in Largo and Montgomery County. The Assistant Regional Director, under the direction of the Regional Director, oversees the staff and daily operations of the offices and programs within the Capital South Region as well as other programs and initiatives assigned. The Assistant Regional Director is responsible for in excess of 40 staff members and resources in two offices and directly supervises five managers as well as some specific programmatic staff.

Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following:

• Interprets and implements departmental polices, programs, rules, regulations, standards, and controls within a designated geographical area.
• Schedules, plans and conducts supervisory staff meetings to direct supervisory professional staff in implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and methods for dealing with local problems.
• Directs the supervision of child and family casework through regular case conferences and management meetings with Case Management Supervisors.

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.

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. One year 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.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DJS employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position’s requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S. , you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. 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 completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-002595-0001

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov . Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit 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 and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.