Djs Residential Group Life Manager I

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

4d•Onsite

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 DJS Residential Group Life Manager I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! This position has full responsibility for the group life program during specified shifts, to include planning and scheduling work assignments of other employees working directly with youth. This includes first-line supervisors. This position is responsible for standards of performance and continuity of training of assigned personnel and with their adherence to facility and departmental policies. The position is assigned a regular shift but may be required to work other shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required by staffing needs. The incumbent may be subject to call-in based on staffing needs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of high school equivalency certificate.
Four years of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status.
Must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS staff required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate within 365 days of initial appointment or placement in this classification.
Must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).
Must complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician (if employed at DJS Youth Centers and assigned such duties).

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience supervising adults in a non-juvenile related setting.
Three years of experience supervising adults who work in a secure juvenile setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the group life program during specified shifts.
Planning and scheduling work assignments of other employees working directly with youth.
Ensuring standards of performance and continuity of training of assigned personnel.
Ensuring adherence to facility and departmental policies by assigned personnel.