GRADE
ASTD17
LOCATION OF POSITION
DJS- Education Transition Unit
217 E Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position will develop education-focused community-based partnerships designed to support youth under DJS supervision as they pursue their high school, GED or postsecondary goals. Examples include developing academic tutoring and GED prep and postsecondary program support for students currently enrolled in school.
This position will engage and provide training to DJS case managers and community staff on how they can most effectively support DJS students in attaining their high school diploma, GED or post- secondary diplomas/certifications.
This position will work with the Director of Education and DJS Workforce Development staff to develop new and innovative community-based diploma granting/GED, postsecondary and workforce development programming, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, community colleges, local and state governments, and local businesses.
This position offers a hybrid teleworking schedule.
This position requires significant time in person in communities where youth under DJS supervision and their families live and where youth serving organizations are located. This position entails meeting and working with organizations, youth and families in person, across the state.
POSITION DUTIES
· Develop education-focusedcommunity-based partnerships designed to support youth under DJS supervision asthey pursue their high school, GED or postsecondary goals. This includesleveraging current providers, and identifying new ones–with a goal ofdeveloping multifaceted and individually tailored supports for students.
· Develop and provide training toDJS case managers on how they can most effectively support DJS students inattaining the high school diploma, GED or post -secondarydiplomas/certifications. This includes developing webinars and trainingworkshops and working side-by-side with DJS case managers to increase theircapacity to provide needed academic-related support to DJS’s community-basedstudents.
· Coordinate with the Director ofEducation and DJS Workforce Development staff to develop new and innovativecommunity-based diploma granting/GED, postsecondary and workforce developmentprogramming, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, community colleges,local and state governments, and local businesses. This includes forging andmaintaining relationships with key individuals and institutions across thestate, increasing the nature and number of opportunities for DJS supervisedstudents to persist academically in high school and postsecondary education andworkforce development schools and programs.
· Establish and maintain strong,working relationships with local schools, other long-term placement centers,and key DJS and JSEP staff, including school registrars, counselors and casemanagers.
· Maintain-directly and inconcert with partner agencies and DJC performance evaluation staff–accuraterecords related to student enrollment and progress in community-based educationand workforce development related programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three years of experience providing case management or resource specialist services to youth in a community or residential setting.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute possession of an Associate of Arts degree in the social or behavioral sciences 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 possession of a Master’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute four years of experience providing case management or resource specialist services to youth in a community or residential setting for four years of college.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Correctional Institution Administration classifications or Correctional Institution Administration specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1. Candidateswho have at least one year ofexperience with alternative education/non-profit youth-serving organizationexperience (i.e. GED programs, job readiness, internships/apprenticeships, colleges/universities, etc.) and building partnerships to benefit youth.
2. Candidateswho have at least two years of work experience working with youth in thecommunity that may be transitioning out of the DJS (or similar agency) backinto the community.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficientinformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications forthis recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submittedafter this date.Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified,Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment)list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copyof the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationwill be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for thisrecruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, andexperience related to the requirements of the position.It is importantthat you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication.Please report all experience and education that is related tothis position.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating of yourapplication based on your education, training, and experience as it relates tothe requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you providecomplete and accurate educational and employment information on yourapplication. Please report all related experience and education.Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showhow you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
For education obtained outside the U.S., youwill be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education asdetermined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
This list will be used by DJS hiring agency toselect employees.
Please complete the supplementalquestionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications.
Please note that your answers on thesupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on yourapplication to receive credit. Missing supplemental questionnaires may affectapplication ratings.
If you are a Veteran applying for thisposition, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receiveproper credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online applicationprocess is strongly urged. However, ifyou are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the addressbelow or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, youmust include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, theRecruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4digits of your SS#. The paperapplication must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing datefor this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect applicationforms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
Attn: Nicole Jones
217 E Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Should additionalinformation regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Officeof Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov.Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of thebulletin.
As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employeeswho are reflective of the State’s diversity.
DJS values the experiencegained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply forall current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants arewelcome to apply for all recruitments.
The resulting Certified Eligible List forthis recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Stateagencies.
