PROGRAM MANAGER III (Deputy Director of Reentry Services)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This Position Is A Special Appointment

The Incumbent Will Work At The Pleasure of The Appointing Authority

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21229

Main Purpose of Job

The Reentry Deputy Director position supports the strategic leadership and administration of statewide reentry initiatives aimed at promoting successful transition from incarceration to the community. Working under the Executive Director of Reentry, this position helps guide program operations, policy implementation, and partnership development across multiple agencies and community stakeholders. The Deputy Director plays a key role in advancing the state’s mission to reduce recidivism, expand access to critical support and strengthen outcomes for returning citizens. This position requires a collaborative leader with strong organizational, analytical and communication skills and is passionate about the success of individuals reentering society.

POSITION DUTIES

The Deputy Director of Reentry role would address critical needs and gaps in the current DPSCS Reentry operational areas:

• Directing the daily operations of the Reentry Department, including attending meetings and events on behalf of the Executive Director and DPSCS
• Collaborating with community agencies and state correctional leadership related to Reentry programming and expansion efforts
• Coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the reentry program to ensure compliance with policy and procedures
• Active participation in all statewide facility reentry collaborative meetings
• Managing the preparation of required reports for the Reentry Department for Executive Director’s review
• On behalf of the Executive Director, requests and monitors data for Reentry Department
• Will be responsible for ensuring the updating and/or creation of Reentry Memorandum of Understanding, manual and policy reviews, and other documents are completed
• Visiting and Monitoring the reentry staff and reentry initiatives within all statewide facilities
• Communicate with the Executive Director of Reentry all of the above that relates to the coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining program and data for the reentry services of the incarcerated population.
• In the absence of the Executive Director will function in that role.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited college or University-Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of seven years of experience working in corrections or in community based settings working

with justice involved population and at least five years of experience in a Supervisory capacity.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for up to three years of the required experience.
  
  

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience within the correctional facility setting
• 4 years of Experience with reentry and case management systems
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
  
  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Emily.Eubanks@Maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.