Djs Assistant Area Director

State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.