YOUTH AND FAMILY TEAM SUPERVISOR (DJS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR)

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DJS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Capital South Region â Montgomery Co.

Rockville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

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 Youth and Family Team Supervisor (DJS Case Management Program Supervisor), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

As the Youth and Family Team Supervisor for the Statewide Region, you will provide strategic leadership in advancing effective and efficient Court and Investigative Services processes that promote timely case progression and successful outcomes for youth. In this critical role, you will lead the local implementation of the Youth Family Team Process (YFTP), oversee the Transfer of Jurisdiction (TOJ) process, and drive efforts to expedite the movement of youth through the case processing timeline, remove barriers, reduce unnecessarily long lengths of stay, and facilitate the safe and appropriate return of youth to the community. You will supervise and support Case Management Specialists, coordinate with Community Services and Residential staff across the State, and establish and cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure youth are connected to appropriate services and supports. Through collaboration, sound judgment, strategic problem-solving, and strong operational leadership, you will help strengthen the coordination of services, improve case processing outcomes, and advance efforts to reduce unnecessary time youth spend in detention or committed facilities.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Youth and Family Team Leadership: Supervise the preparation and facilitation of YFTP meetings, including scheduling, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of Case Management Specialists, office professionals, and paraprofessionals involved in YFTP and related casework services
• Case Expediting and Community Reintegration: Review secure detention and committed populations weekly to identify opportunities to expedite return to the community when appropriate. Consult and collaborate with other units of Community Services to resolve barriers and connect detained and committed youth with a continuum of supports to facilitate expedited case processing or release when appropriate
• Executive Communication and Reporting: Provide updates, as directed by the Director of Court Services, for review by the Director and additional executive-level staff, including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Community Services, and Deputy Secretary for Residential Services, regarding reasons for delays or barriers to release
• Stakeholder Relationships and Community Outreach: Manage and oversee stakeholder relationships and community outreach in collaboration with the Director of Court Services and Regional Director. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships across the agency, and with court stakeholders, service agencies, and the community at large to support implementation of YFTP and case expediting
• Staff Supervision and Operational Leadership: Provide supervisory oversight and make recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and separations. Participate in the training of new staff, ensure staff maintain required certification with the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), and provide training and refreshers to staff, court stakeholders, and other partners on topics relevant to Court Services, including YFTP
• Statewide Support and Data Management: Support other regions through supervisory oversight, task overflow, thought collaboration, and generalized needs as directed. Ensure records are maintained and tracked for data collection for the Statewide Region so information is accurate, timely, and useful

This position may be eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelorâs degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience providing case management services to emotionally or socially maladjusted, delinquent, victimized, or exceptional juveniles in a community or residential setting.

Notes:

1. 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 (2) years of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Masterâs degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited college or university for one (1) year of the required experience.

3. 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 experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate may possess any of the following:

• Experience working in or with the juvenile justice system, juvenile courts, court services, or other youth legal systems
• Experience supervising professional or paraprofessional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and addressing performance or personnel matters
• Experience coordinating services, resources, and case-related activities for court-involved youth across multiple programs, agencies, or service providers, including identifying and addressing barriers to case progression or community reintegration
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with courts, government agencies, service providers, community organizations, youth, families, and other stakeholders

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DJS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are required to become fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission within 90 days of appointment and maintain certification while employed.

2. 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 operatorâs license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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:

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, and

Physical and psychological examinations.

2. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position''s requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Recruitment# 26-002594-0001

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.