DEPUTY SECRETARY OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Job at Maryland Military Department in

Overview

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES – Maryland Military Department

Introduction

This is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume Must Accompany Your Completed Application. Join an agency and leadership team committed to transforming young people’s lives, creating safer communities, and creating a fairer system by holding justice involved young people accountable while building on their strengths. The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to support young people involved in the juvenile justice system. By law, the Department of Juvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! We are seeking passionate leaders for the role of Deputy Secretary of Residential Services, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The Deputy Secretary of Residential Services is an executive strategic leadership position that is youth focused within residential programs & facilities within Maryland. This executive role entails ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and rehabilitative services for youth in custody, while fostering an environment that supports positive behavioral changes and successful reintegration back to their communities.

Responsibilities

• Empowers Residential Services staff to improve how young people and families experience the juvenile justice system and improve youth and community safety outcomes.
• Leads strategic reform initiatives focused on holding young people accountable while creating pathways for success in a system that values equity, inclusion, and safety.
• Initiates and manages collaborative partnerships with justice system stakeholders, including young people, families, community organizations, law enforcement, state and local governments, child serving state and local agencies, judiciary, and legal counsel.
• Manages and coaches an executive team to implement and cultivate innovative strategies aimed at connecting youth and families to developmentally-appropriate, evidence-based, and culturally relevant services, supports and opportunities and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Coordinates with other Departmental units, such as those responsible for equity and inclusion initiatives, community and support services, and research and evaluation functions to develop a cohesive approach to supporting staff, young people, families, and communities.

This position provides executive oversight of 5 detention and 3 treatment programs and 1 shelter program; ensuring effective facility management, program utilization, and adherence to evidence-based practices that promote youth safety, high-quality care, rehabilitative outcomes and youth focused reentry planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience working with Executive Leadership, as well as a minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working with youth under court supervision, in youth justice, alternative community placements, or in an equivalent direct service role with youth.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Law, Behavioral Health, or Legal-related studies preferred;
• Demonstrable evidence of developing a team and organizational strategy and being accountable for its results;
• Significant experience designing and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement initiatives;
• Proven experience overseeing residential facilities and leading the implementation of effective behavioral change and behavior modification programs for justice-involved youth.

Selection Process

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

Examination Process

The assessment will be a rating of your resume based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. It is essential to provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. For education obtained outside the U.S., you may be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. Your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire may be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval. Report all related experience and education. Please ensure your resume clearly shows you meet the qualifications for this leadership role.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Further Instructions

Online Application Process is strongly urged. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and resume or fax a paper application and resume. Include on each page your first and last name, the recruitment number at the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SSN. The paper application must be received by 5 PM, Close Of Business, on the closing date. No postmarks accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E Redwood St. Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Jeffrey Hughes, Chief Human Resources and Payroll

Recruitment #25-009405-0001

Fax: 410-333-4188
TTY users: Maryland Relay

For questions, contact Jeffrey Hughes at jeffreyg.hughes@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number.

If you have issues with the online system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or application.help@maryland.gov.

DJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. 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.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other