Djs Case Management Specialist I Community
About The Position
The Case Management Specialist I Community is the entry-level classification within the Case Management Specialist Community series. The main purpose of this position is to develop and implement service plans for youth determined by the juvenile court to be delinquent and in need of treatment, services, or rehabilitation. An individual in this position is expected to: Assess the risk a youth’s behavior poses to the public and provide supervision at a level commensurate with that risk so as to enhance community safety; Ensure youth are held accountable by: utilizing sanctions and incentives to promote prosocial behaviors; overseeing victim reparation activities including the payment of restitution and the performance of community service work; informing the court of lawbreaking incidents; and filing petitions for the Revocation of Probation when necessary; Determine the treatment and rehabilitative needs of youth under supervision and coordinate the delivery of services so as to promote the development of those competencies necessary for them to successfully transition to adulthood; and Report to the juvenile court both orally and in writing whether a youth is progressing under supervision, needs additional services to be ordered, or no longer requires court oversight. 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
- An oral interview
- Physical and psychological examinations
- Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a Social and Behavioral Science major (Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies, Social Work).
- One year of professional experience providing direct case management services to children in a community or residential setting.
- Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the 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 for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Services specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Responsibilities
- Assess the risk a youth’s behavior poses to the public and provide supervision at a level commensurate with that risk so as to enhance community safety
- Ensure youth are held accountable by: utilizing sanctions and incentives to promote prosocial behaviors; overseeing victim reparation activities including the payment of restitution and the performance of community service work; informing the court of lawbreaking incidents; and filing petitions for the Revocation of Probation when necessary
- Determine the treatment and rehabilitative needs of youth under supervision and coordinate the delivery of services so as to promote the development of those competencies necessary for them to successfully transition to adulthood
- Report to the juvenile court both orally and in writing whether a youth is progressing under supervision, needs additional services to be ordered, or no longer requires court oversight
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
