<p>Introduction</p> <p>\n\n\n\nMission\nstatement\nTo\ntransform young people's lives, create safer communities,?\nand\nforge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold\nyouth accountable?\nwhile building on their strengths and support systems.\n\n\n\nVision\nStatement\nProviding\npathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.\n</p> <p>GRADE</p> <p>ASTD12\n</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION</p> <p>Department of Juvenile Services\n106 E. Main Street\nSuite 102\nElkton, MD 21921\n</p> <p>Main Purpose of Job</p> <p>The main purpose of the Case Management Specialist I position in a community setting 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.\nAn individual in this position is expected to:?\n\n\n• 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;?\n\n\n• Ensure youth are held accountable by: utilizing sanctions and incentives to promote pro-social behaviors; overseeing victim reparation activities including the payment of restitution and the performance of community service work; informing the court of law-breaking incidents; and filing petitions for the Revocation of Probation when necessary;?\n\n\n• 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;??\n\n\n• 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.\nThis position is the entry level classification within the Case Management Specialist series.\n\n\n</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education:?? A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\nExperience: None. \nNotes:\n1.?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.\n2. 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.\n</p> <p>DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Bachelor's\nDegree in a Social or Behavioral Science major, such as Criminal Justice,\nSociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies or Social\nWork\nOne\nyear of experience providing direct services to children in a community or\nresidential setting.\n</p> <p>LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS</p> <ol> <li>Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\n\n\n3.?Employees in this classification that are employed at DJS Youth Centers may be required to complete a Board approved medication technician training program and possess a valid Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) certification as a Medication Technician.\n </li></ol> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ol> <li>In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the?Annotated Code of Maryland,?the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include: \n????U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status\n????Must be at least 21 years of age?\n? ? A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing\n????An oral interview, and \n????Physical and psychological examinations. \n2. 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. \n </li></ol> <p>SELECTION PROCESS</p> <p>Please\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\nthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.?We\nwill not consider information submitted after this date.?Successful\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and\nplaced on the?eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\n</p> <p>EXAMINATION PROCESS</p> <p>The\nassessment will be a rating of your application based on your education,\ntraining and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore,\nit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your\napplication. Please report all related experience and education. For education\nobtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the\nequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation\nservice. Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must\ncorrespond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.\n</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n</p> <p>FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>Utilizing the online application process is\nstrongly urged.? However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail\na paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax\nnumber below. Include your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is\nlocated at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.? The\npaper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing\ndate for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application\nforms will not be accepted:? ?\n? Maryland Department of Juvenile\nServices? ?\n? 203 River Street\n? Snow Hill, MD 21863\n? Attn: Tabitha Andrews?\n? Fax number 410-632-1527?\n? TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\nShould additional information regarding this\nrecruitment be required or if you have any questions, please contact DJS Office\nof Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov.? Include the Recruitment\nTitle/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.?\nAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective\nof the State's diversity.\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans\nwhile serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current\nrecruitments.?\nBilingual applicants are welcome to apply for\nall recruitments.?\n</p>