Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

What a great way to get our young people excited and prepared for school! The Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) in Prince George's County, along with staff from the Evening Reporting Center and the Bridges2Success program, collaborated to provide over 120 book bags and school supplies to youth in Prince George's County. And we didn't stop there—we had food, drinks, snacks, shaved ice from Houey’s Shaved Ice truck, and even an Advanced Reality Gaming game truck where youth could compete to win a variety of prizes! We're so grateful for the opportunity to support our community's young people. #BookbagGiveaway #CommunitySupport #PrinceGeorgesCounty

The #RestaurantAssociationofMaryland (RAM) Director of Programs & Education Olivia Aberdeen and #ForgedPathways nonprofit Founder Jason Williams led the most recent DJS Career Exploration Series. The anticipated webinar opened with Aberdeen’s powerful presentation to the youth. The seasoned baker and chef who has transitioned to an education role shared her career experience and encouraged the youth with tips about where young students can succeed in the #culinaryindustry. Some of the programs RAM has to offer include #Servsafe training, Restaurant Management certification classes, a #ProStart education program for high school students with transferable college credits (two year program), and a new Restaurant Management Apprenticeship Program with the Department of Labor. “Our main goal is to let young people know that you can get the training you need to grow in the industry,” said Aberdeen as she explained the different roles that students can explore and how to reach a management position. The students heard from nonprofit founder Williams, and his Forged Pathways colleague “Mr. Holden,” who shared the ins and outs of a non-traditional career path with high-earnings potential. Offering 24 different programs, youth that are at least 17-years or older can apply to these local apprenticeships all the way to 62-year-olds, “It is never too late for education,” said Williams. He and “Mr. Holden” happily answered questions from the youth in the facilities, who were eager to learn more about these career opportunities that include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians and plumbing. “We are here to help you. You come here to work early but it reflects and pays off with your payment,” added Williams, who is committed to assist youth in placement during their transition back home. He has visited DJS Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in the past and shared more about these unique opportunities and training sessions with DJS youth and parents. “We can make something happen in the near future,” said DJS Changing Habits and Making Progressive Strides (C.H.A.M.P.S.) Events and Recreational Director Lisa LaPrade, while thanking Williams for his commitment with the youth, and looking forward to creating more spaces for the young people to participate in #learningsessions. #DJSCareerExplorationSeries continues to innovate as a virtual learning space where DJS youth from all the facilities can learn different professional opportunities from leaders across Maryland. #DJS #YouthCareerDevelopment #VirtualSpeakerSeries #YouthEmpowerment

The Juvenile Services Education Board and Program (JSEP) meets Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 9 am. This meeting will be held in person at the: Howard County District Court Building (Department of Juvenile Services) Training Room - 2nd floor 3451 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043-4377 https://lnkd.in/eSQq3jxr #JSEP #JuvenileServicesEducation

Looking for a rewarding position as an Education Program Specialist I DJS (Itinerant Transition Specialist) at the Department of Juvenile Services? Are you passionate about working with youth? Do you want to work where you can really make a difference? If so, join us at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Filing deadline: 10/10/2024. • EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I DJS (Itinerant Transition Specialist) 24-005080-0001 Baltimore City DJS Educational Operations $84,229.00 - $136,003.00/ year Filing deadline: Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eD-GrF5J Please visit our website for more job openings: https://lnkd.in/ezi7zbCS #jobpostings #jobs #DJSjobs #educationjobs

Congratulations to August 2024's DJS Staff Award Winners! DJS Employee of the Month Award Winner Katrina Church; DJS Hero Award Winner Charles Mandracchia; DJS Shining Star Award Winners Michael Grossman & Roi Walker; and DJS Dynamic Duo Award Winners Sharon Thompson & Zoranda Thomas (not pictured). #awards #staffAwards #congratulations #Maryland #JuvenileServices Read more: https://bit.ly/4edPI9B

The Department is hiring! We’ve just announced job openings for Cook II; DJS Residential Advisor Trainee (Part-time contractual); Nurse Practitioner (Midwife II, Central Region); Program Health Administrator (Program Manager Senior I); Ongoing Recruitment: Teacher (*Repost*); Contractual Recruitment: DJS Youth Center Cook I; Current State Employees: DJS Resident Advisor Lead; Food Administrator III. If you’re looking for a rewarding job working with youth, please visit the links below to apply: • COOK II 24-001797-0007 Prince George’s DJS Cheltenham Youth Detention Center $37,271.00 - $58,911/ year Filing deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/ewRrkgx4 • DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR TRAINEE, PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL 24-002599-0007 Washington County DJS Western Md Children's Ctr. $25/hour Filing deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eKUiE9kx • NURSE PRACTITIONER (MIDWIFE II – CENTRAL REGION) 24-004257-0008 Baltimore County DJS Hickey School $89,913.00 - $145,151/year Filing deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eyZgeRmx • PROGRAM HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I) 24-005482-0030 Baltimore City DJS Facility Operations Admin. Support $95,991.00 - $154,928.00/year Filing deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/et-y4U6H Ongoing Recruitments • TEACHER (CTE- *REPOST*) 24-005897-0008 Baltimore City DJS Educational Operations $66,803.00 - $158,595/year Filing deadline: Open/Continuous https://lnkd.in/et3zn5SE Contractual Recruitments • DJS YOUTH CENTER COOK I 24-002615-0007 Baltimore County DJS Hickey School $24.24/year Filing deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/ewDZbwzg Current State Employees • DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR LEAD 24-002608-0003 Baltimore County DJS Hickey School $53,808.00 - $86,322/year Filing deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/e8K_qia3 • FOOD ADMINISTRATOR III 24-001848-0001 Garrett County DJS Backbone Youth Center $60,987.00 - $98,313.00/year Filing deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eiF4Havb Please visit our website for more job openings: https://lnkd.in/ezi7zbCS #jobpostings #jobs #DJSjobs #educationjobs

ICYMI: Thanks to #ThePrinceGeorgesPost for featuring our CHAMPS Olympics event, where #DJSyouth from different facilities across the state participated in several #sports events at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center. These events enable youth to learn #teamwork and how to #trust in their own abilities. The youth were supported with excitement from #DJSstaff and coaches who motivated them throughout the day. Click the link or copy it and paste it in your browser to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eNWCAP5K

The Department is hiring! We’ve just announced job openings for Family & Youth Engagement Coordinator (Program Manager II); Mental Health Professional Counselor (*Repost*); Procurement Officer I; Procurement Officer Trainee; Current State Employees: DJS Resident Advisor Supervisor; DJS Resources Specialist Supervisor; Employment Services Manager (HR Administrator III). If you’re looking for a rewarding job working with youth, please visit the links below to apply: • FAMILY & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (PROGRAM MANAGER II) 24-005477-0032 Baltimore City DJS Community Operations Administration/Support $78,919.00 - $127,473.00/ year Filing deadline: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/ehYHZ-dj • MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (*REPOST*) 23-000312-0017 Washington County DJS Western Md Children's Ctr $69,323.00 - $112,044.00/ year Filing deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eRBAqtez • Procurement Officer I 24-003002-0017 n/a DJS Departmental Support $60,987.00 - $98,313.00/ year Filing deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/edkFsZZS • Procurement Officer Trainee 24-003001-0004 n/a DJS Departmental Support $53,808.00 - $86,322.00/ year Filing deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eeY2ibJG Current State Employees • DJS RESIDENT ADVISOR SUPERVISOR 24-002609-0010 Baltimore County DJS Hickey School $57,275.00 - $92,108.00/ year Filing deadline: Friday, September 27, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eJr6NHQr • DJS RESOURCES SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR 24-002597-0001 Prince George's County DJS Community Operations $64,984.00 - $104,954.00/ year Filing deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eiF4Havb • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MANAGER (HR Administrator III) 24-004920-0005 Baltimore City DJS Departmental Support $78,919.00 - $127,473.00/ year (State Salary Guidelines Apply to State Employees) Filing deadline: Friday, September 27, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eWp2Pe3Q Please visit our website for more job openings: https://lnkd.in/ezi7zbCS #jobpostings #jobs #DJSjobs #educationjobs

What a heartwarming sight to see! With children returning to Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary School, next door to the location of a recent mass shooting, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) jumped in to help kids feel safe and loved, organizing a "praise tunnel" for the children on their first day back. It's amazing to see the community coming together to support our young ones as they return to school. DJS staff and community partners gathered to demonstrate their unwavering support and commitment to the children. Let's continue to show our love for these young students. #CommunityStrong #PraiseTunnel #SupportOurKids

The Department of Juvenile Services is now hiring! 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. • Administrator VII - Contractual (Service Continuum Coordinator) 24-006188-0004 Baltimore City DJS Office of the Secretary $43.11 - $69.59/ hour Filing deadline: Monday, September 23, 2024 11:59 PM https://lnkd.in/eQqVedeX Please visit our website for more job openings: https://lnkd.in/ezi7zbCS #jobpostings #jobs #DJSjobs #educationjobs