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Djs Program Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 71805 - 113243
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
**This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.**
GRADE
ASTD17
LOCATION OF POSITION
DJS- Resource Office-Placement Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives creating safer communities and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for our DJS Program Specialist: Community Resources Placement Coordinator role so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
The Community Resources Placement Coordinator assists the Community ResourcesPlacement Unit in coordinating statewide placement services for youth committed to or under the supervision of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). This position supports the identification referral coordination and monitoring of community-based and residential placement resources for youth with complex behavioral health developmental and treatment needs.
Consistent with the mission of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to transform young peoples lives create safer communities and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems this position plays a critical role in ensuring youth are connected to appropriate treatment and rehabilitative services in the least restrictive environment possible.
The Community Resources Placement Coordinator works collaboratively with youth families providers courts and community partners to promote treatment stability reduce unnecessary detention and placement disruptions and support positive youth outcomes through individualized placement planning and continuity of care.
This position is also responsible for supporting statewide Departmental compliance with federal regulations governing Title IV-B protections for youth in out-of-home placements and their families as established under Part E of the Social Security Act and the Family First Prevention Services Act.
The position works collaboratively with the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) which serves as the States single agency responsible for implementing federal mandates regulations audits and best practice standards related to child welfare and out-of-home care oversight.
Additionally the Community Resources Placement Coordinator conducts ongoing case reviews and placement tracking activities to ensure youth are progressing appropriately through treatment services are not unnecessarily remaining in restrictive settings and are being considered for placement in the least restrictive environment consistent with their treatment needs accountability safety and community protection. The position assists in identifying placement barriers coordinating interagency problem-solving efforts and supporting equitable access to services and treatment resources across the statewide continuum of care.
Some key responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:
Coordinate statewide placement referrals for youth requiring community-based residential staff secure hardware secure psychiatric and out-of-state placements.
Conduct ongoing case reviews and placement tracking to ensure youth are progressing through treatment services transitioning appropriately through the continuum of care and not remaining in restrictive placements longer than clinically necessary.
Monitor and support compliance with federal regulations governing Title IV-B protections the Family First Prevention Services Act and other applicable federal and state requirement related to youth in out-of-home placements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors 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 Masters 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
The preferred candidate for this position maypossess any of the following qualifications:
Two years ofexperience working with community-basedorganizations/service providers
Knowledge ofchild-serving state agency regulations
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES ONLY.
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficientinformation to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for thisrecruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submittedby the closing date; information received after this date will not beconsidered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certifiedeligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fillsimilar positions within this classification in the future.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Theassessment will involve a rating of your application based on your educationtraining and/or experience as it relates to the position'srequirements.Therefore it isessential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Pleasereport all relevant experience and education.For education obtained outside the U.S.you will berequired to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by aForeign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire. Please complete thesupplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when ratingapplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnairemust correspond to the information provided on your completed application toreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impactthe overall rating of your completed application.
Ifyou are a Veteran applying for this position please submit your DD 214 LongForm with your completed application to receive proper credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. Howeverif you are unable to apply online you may submit a completed paper applicationand supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addressesprovided below. If using fax or regular mail ensure each page includes yourFirst and Last Name the Recruitment Number (located at the top of theposting) and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materialsmust be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the received after this time or those with incorrect forms will notbe accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department ofJuvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones Recruitment # 26-
Fax number
TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or havegeneral questions about the online application system please contact theMaryland Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or . Should additional information regarding thisrecruitment be required please contact the Maryland Department of JuvenileServices Recruitment and Examination Unit at . Include the Recruitment Title/Number that islocated at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving ourcountry. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome toapply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenilelegal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federalservice to explore rewarding career opportunities.
Required Experience:
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