Djs Residential Group Life Manager I

State of Maryland•Frederick, MD

7d•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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience supervising employees in the performance of work in a secure juvenile setting.

Responsibilities

Has full responsibility for the group life program during specified shifts.
Plans and schedules work assignments of other employees working directly with youth, including first-line supervisors.
Responsible for standards of performance and continuity of training of assigned personnel.
Ensures adherence to facility and departmental policies by assigned personnel.