Community Resources Director

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Community Resources Director (Program Manager II) , so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The Community Resources Director closely supports the Assistant Secretary of Community Resources in overseeing the development, design, procurement, deployment, and effectiveness of a broad array of community-based, in-home, and out-of-home services, supports, and opportunities for DJS youth. The Director assists in planning, coordinating, and managing community-based services that address the needs of DJS youth while promoting their growth and development in the least restrictive setting consistent with public safety. The goal of the Director is to assure the availability of effective and appropriate services from prevention through reentry for DJS involved youth. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including: Staff development and supervision: Planning, organizing, and overseeing statewide and regional community resources and the full community continuum of services. Leading staff development, coaching, hiring, administrative oversight, policy execution, case management alignment, and community outreach to support cohesive and effective service delivery. Continuum development and maintenance: Designing and implementing a responsive continuum of care in each region. Ensuring that regular needs assessments identify critical issues, service gaps, and opportunities to strengthen supports for justice involved youth. Performance monitoring: Tracking outcomes, evaluating program effectiveness, and applying data to guide improvements that reinforce quality, accountability, and impact. Community outreach: Engaging community members, local organizations, and stakeholders to build meaningful relationships that expand awareness, accessibility, and use of available services. This role requires travel throughout the state. Collaboration: Working with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate services, reduce duplication, and leverage resources. Representing the Department and senior leadership at meetings and initiatives that influence program success. Grant writing: Identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive grant applications that expand community-based services, supports, and opportunities for youth. This position offers a hybrid telework schedule, with occasional travel that may be required throughout the state, as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, social work, criminal justice, education, or a related field.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience managing community-based programs or services for youth, including at least three (3) years supervising or leading staff in youth-focused, community-based, or juvenile justice programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public administration, social work, criminal justice, education, or other closely related field.
Experience tracking program outcomes and using data to improve services.
Experience in achieving measurable program goals, such as increasing youth participation or expanding service access.
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and leading multi-disciplinary teams in community-based or youth-focused programs.
Strong skills in performance evaluation, data analysis, and compliance oversight.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholders engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Staff development and supervision: Planning, organizing, and overseeing statewide and regional community resources and the full community continuum of services. Leading staff development, coaching, hiring, administrative oversight, policy execution, case management alignment, and community outreach to support cohesive and effective service delivery.
Continuum development and maintenance: Designing and implementing a responsive continuum of care in each region. Ensuring that regular needs assessments identify critical issues, service gaps, and opportunities to strengthen supports for justice involved youth.
Performance monitoring: Tracking outcomes, evaluating program effectiveness, and applying data to guide improvements that reinforce quality, accountability, and impact.
Community outreach: Engaging community members, local organizations, and stakeholders to build meaningful relationships that expand awareness, accessibility, and use of available services.
Collaboration: Working with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate services, reduce duplication, and leverage resources. Representing the Department and senior leadership at meetings and initiatives that influence program success.
Grant writing: Identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive grant applications that expand community-based services, supports, and opportunities for youth.