DJS Case Management Specialist I Community

State of Maryland • Wicomico, MD

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About The Position

The main purpose of the Case Management Specialist I position in the court services unit is to complete Transfer of Jurisdiction investigations for youth being charged in adult criminal court pending a hearing. This position represents the department in juvenile court by providing testimony and written reports. This position is the entry-level classification within the Case Management Specialist series.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• None.
• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social or Behavioral Science major, such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Studies or Social Work
• One year of experience providing direct services to children in a community or residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete Transfer of Jurisdiction investigations for youth being charged in adult criminal court pending a hearing.
• Represent the department in juvenile court by providing testimony and written reports.

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
• DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
• Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level