DJS Case Management Spec I Facility | Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

 

DJS Case Management Spec I Facility
Location: Statewide
Recruitment Number: 23-001590-0001
Salary: $44,534 - $70,751
Closing Date: February 9, 2024

The DJS Case Management Specialist I Facility is the entry level of work providing case management services to juveniles in a residential setting. Employees in this classification implement and coordinate the delivery of services and treatment plans for juveniles on informal supervision, probation supervision, after-care supervision, detained pending trial or disposition, or committed to the Department of Juvenile Services. Employees may be assigned to work evenings and weekends and may be subject to call-in based on staffing needs. Employees may be required travel throughout the State to attend court proceedings, visit homes, schools, community based services and juvenile residential facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

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

2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position will possess the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a Social and Behavioral Science major, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies, and Social Work;
• At least one (1) year of professional experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting OR a documented internship providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting