DJS Case Management Spec I Community

State of Maryland•Allegany, MD

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is hiring entry-level Case Management Specialist I Community employees to provide case management services to juveniles in community settings. Employees implement and coordinate services and treatment plans for juveniles on informal supervision, probation supervision, or after-care supervision; detained pending trial or disposition; or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services. Positions may become available in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties. Applicants should identify the Maryland counties where they are willing to work. Schedules may include nontraditional hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of youth, families, and partners. Employees may be required to travel throughout Maryland for court proceedings and visits to homes, schools, community-based services, and juvenile residential facilities. Employees appointed to this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Certain assignments may also require a valid Maryland driver’s license or, for employees at DJS Youth Centers, completion of medication technician training and valid Maryland Board of Nursing certification.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No prior experience is required.
Alternatively, an associate of arts degree in social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting may substitute for the required education.
Alternatively, qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience in specified Social Services classifications or specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field may substitute year-for-year for the required education.
Must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission after appointment.
Must meet mandated-position requirements, including U.S. citizenship or Resident Alien status, being at least 21 years old, a background check including fingerprinting and drug testing, an oral interview, and physical and psychological examinations.
Subject to substance abuse testing under applicable Maryland regulations.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree with a major in a social or behavioral science, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies, or Social Work.
At least one year of professional experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting, or a documented internship providing such services.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license may be required for assignments involving operation of a motor vehicle.
For assignments at DJS Youth Centers, completion of a Board-approved medication technician training program and valid Maryland Board of Nursing certification as a Medication Technician may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to juveniles in a community setting.
Implement and coordinate delivery of services and treatment plans for juveniles on informal supervision, probation supervision, or after-care supervision; detained pending trial or disposition; or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services.
Attend court proceedings and visit homes, schools, community-based services, and juvenile residential facilities as required.