DJS ASSISTANT AREA DIRECTOR (SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER) - Military veterans preferred

Introduction 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.\r\r\rVISION:Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.\r GRADE 19\r\r LOCATION OF POSITION \rCapital South Region - Rockville Office\r7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 700\rRockville, MD 20850\r\r\r Main Purpose of Job This position is responsible for managing the Capital South Region -Prince George's field services offices in Largo and Upper Marlboro. The Assistant Area Director, under the direction of the Regional Director, oversees the staff and daily operations of the offices and programs within the Southern Region as well as other programs and initiatives assigned. The Assistant Area 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.\r\rThis is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r POSITION DUTIES \r\r\r

Interprets and implements departmental policies, programs,\r

rules, regulations, standards, and controls within a designated geographical\r

area;\r\r\r

Schedules, plans, and conducts supervisory staff meetings to\r

direct supervisory professional staff in the implementation of departmental\r

policies procedures, and methods for dealing with local problems;\r\r\r

Directs the supervision of child and family casework through\r

regular case conferences and management meetings with Case Management Supervisors;\r\r\r

Provides direction to supervisory staff in handling difficult\r

cases and dealing with specific problems in the designated geographic area;\r\r\r

Manages the budget allocations for the operations of the field\r

services offices within the Montgomery County -Metro Region;\r\r\r

Directly supervises specific program components of enhanced\r

supervision and community-based programs in a specific geographical area within\r

field services.\r\r\r\r\r\r MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Possession of a\rBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. \r\rNote: An Associate of Arts degree in the social or\rbehavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or\runiversity and three years of experience supervising case management staff may\rbe substituted for the required Bachelor’s degree.\r\rExperience:Five years of experience providing case management\rservices to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or\rexceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting. Two years of this\rexperience must have involved the supervision of case management service\rstaff.\r\rNote:A\rMaster’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from\ran accredited college or university and two years of experience supervising\rcase management staff may be substituted for one year of the required general\rexperience.\r LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION This recruitment is limited to current DJS employees\ronly.\r LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties\rwhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties\rwill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the\rState of Maryland.\r SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates appointed to positions in this classification\rare required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training\rCommission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while\remployed.\r 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.\rWe 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.\r 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.\rFor 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.\r BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application process isstronglyurged. 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:\r\rMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\rOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\r 217 E Redwood Street\rBaltimore, MD 21202\r Attn: Jakiraman Jones\r Fax number 410-333-4188\r TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\rShould 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.\rAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\rDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\rBilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r

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