Djs Residential Group Life Manager II

State of Maryland•Frederick, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

A DJS Residential Group Life Manager II is the second one of two levels of managerial work providing supervision and guidance to youth residing in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees in this classification oversee all services of a facility, except administration, such as direct care, intake and electronic reporting. Employees may function as the Assistant Director of the facility. Employees in this classification supervise DJS Residential Group Life Manager I positions. The GLM II will provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to subordinate staff and female youth residing in a hardware-secure juvenile facility with a committed treatment program. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while promoting positive behavior, accountability, skill development, and participation in treatment and programming. The GLM II should have a genuine interest in working with youth, particularly the female youth population and be committed to building positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with them. Experience or training and general knowledge in gender-responsive programming, trauma-informed care, or other gender-specific interventions is a plus. The GLM 2 will work collaboratively with administration, facility staff, education and behavioral health to support youth development, reinforce treatment goals, and help prepare youth for a successful transition back to the community. Employees in this classification receive managerial supervision from a DJS Assistant Superintendent Residential Facility, designated administrator or higher-level manager charged with directing the operation of the facility. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis based on staffing needs. The DJS Residential Group Life Manager II oversees all services of the facility except administration and has supervisory responsibility for DJS Residential Group Manager I (the shift commander).

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five 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

Experience or training and general knowledge in gender-responsive programming, trauma-informed care, or other gender-specific interventions.
Five years’ experience supervising employees in the performance of work in a secure juvenile setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee all services of the facility, except administration.
Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to subordinate staff and female youth.
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Promote positive behavior, accountability, skill development, and participation in treatment and programming.
Collaborate with administration, facility staff, education, and behavioral health to support youth development, reinforce treatment goals, and prepare youth for transition back to the community.
Supervise DJS Residential Group Life Manager I positions.