Introduction

This isa Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of theAppointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.Join anagency and leadership team committed to transforming young people’s lives,creating safer communities, and creating a fairer system by holding justiceinvolved 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 peopleinvolved in the juvenile justice system. By law, the Department of JuvenileServices is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individualneeds of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment,and after-care services.

GRADE

9908

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E Redwood St.�Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City)

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Secretary ofResidential Services is an executive strategic leadership position that isyouth focused within residential programs & facilities within Maryland.This executive role entails ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, andrehabilitative services for youth in custody, while fostering an environmentthat supports positive behavioral changes and successful reintegration intosociety.� Ultimately, the DeputySecretary will be responsible for residential services treating young peoplethe way any of us would want our own children treated if they were in the samesituation.This position:�� 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 is telework eligible.�

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution ofhigher education.Experience: Eight (8) years of experience working with Executive Leadership. Five(5) years of direct experience working with youth under court supervision or inyouth justice, alternative community placements, or equivalent direct serviceexperience with youth.��

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position will possess thefollowing:● Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Law,Behavioral Health, or Legal-related studies preferred;�● Demonstrable evidence of developing a team andorganizational strategy and being accountable for its results;�● Significant experience designing and implementingdiversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement initiatives;�● Significant experience and knowledge of communityreinvestment strategies and implementing initiatives and programs grounded inpositive youth development.

SELECTION PROCESS

Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We willnot consider information submitted after this date. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Theassessment will be a rating of your resume based on your education, training,and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, itis essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment informationon your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on yourapplication to show the qualifications for this recruitment. For educationobtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationservice. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire mustcorrespond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will beconsidered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval. Please report allrelated experience and education.Please make sure that you provide sufficientinformation on your resume to show that you meet the qualifications for thisleadership role.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Onlineapplication process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and resume to theaddress below or fax a paper application and resume to thefax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include oneach page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Numberthat is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on theclosing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrectapplication forms will not be accepted:MarylandDepartment of Juvenile Services�OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit�Attn: Philip Deitchman, Director of Human Resources�217 ERedwood St.Baltimore, MD 21202�Fax number 410-333-4188�TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayShouldadditional information regarding this recruitment be required or if you haveany questions regarding this recruitment, please, contact Philip Deitchman,Director of Human Resources at�philip.deitchman@maryland.gov. Include theRecruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.�If you arehaving difficulty with your user account or have general questions about theonline application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget andManagement, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�application.help@maryland.gov.�DJSis an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in theworkplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the educationalbackground and justice system contact.DJSvalues the experience gained by veterans while serving our country. Veteransare welcome to apply for all current recruitments.Bilingualapplicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for allrecruitments.Candidateswith lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system areencouraged to apply.