Resource Specialist
Location: Largo, MD
Recruitment #: 24-002596-0001
Salary: $57,095 - $95,449
Closing Date: May 3, 2024
The main purpose of the Resource Specialist is to coordinate and advise in the placement process for youth who are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Services. The Resource Specialist works directly with area staff regarding the needs of youth by providing expertise in treatment options, fiscal resources, availability of programs and program development; ensures that the provision of individualized services to youth are appropriate and efficient by identifying and procuring services that meet the needs of the youth in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety and are fiscally responsible; participates in development of contracts, RFP's and solicitations, program development and program monitoring. This is a highly responsible position with multiple roles requiring contacts with all levels of administration within and outside of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Two (2) 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 Master’s 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.
