RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR III

This recruitment is limited to current DJS employees only. Grade: 18 Location: Cumberland, MD (Allegany County). Final work location subject to determination. Job Summary The Residential Program Administrator (Administrator III) will plan, coordinate, and support the implementation and long‑term sustainability of statewide strategic initiatives, programming, and partnerships that advance the goals and objectives of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. The incumbent serves as the primary coordinator for the ROCA Rewire Institute partnership within DJS Residential Services, ensuring effective implementation, training coordination, stakeholder engagement, data‑informed decision‑making, and ongoing integration of evidence‑based practices across residential facilities. Responsibilities Managing and overseeing the relationship, coordination, and implementation of the ROCA Rewire Institute partnership within DJS Residential Services Assisting in drafting written correspondence, policies, standard operating procedures, and directives related to ROCA Rewire Preparing weekly DJS and ROCA Rewire Institute joint meeting agendas, documenting discussions, and monitoring action items Completing training rosters for each facility cohort in consultation with each facility superintendent Coordinating identification of training locations for in‑person instruction Ensuring trainees receive necessary training supports (CBT, Peace Making Circle), welcome instructions, logistics, kick‑off meetings, and monitoring of pre‑ and post‑training checklist items, including vendor coaching Completing detailed training attendance reports after each cohort for executive review Supporting the Department’s PTEU team to implement a train‑the‑trainer effort in collaboration with the vendor Providing data‑related support to the DJS Research and Evaluation team Follow‑up with facilities after ROCA Rewire training to ensure implementation into operations Coordinating implementation plans across DJS residential facilities Working with Behavioral Health to integrate ROCA Rewire with DBT in residential programs Providing weekly review of facility implementation of ROCA Rewire Planning, coordinating, and implementing statewide facility program efforts Assisting in implementing DJS’s statewide Facility Programming Initiative, including launch events and region‑specific events Analyzing data and coordinating plans for statewide and facility‑specific goals Performing other duties as assigned in support of statewide strategic initiatives This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate Six (6) years of administrative staff or professional work Substitution options: Thirty (30) college credit hours for each year up to four (4) years of required experience Bachelor’s degree for up to two (2) years of required experience Master’s degree for the required experience U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer involving administrative staff or professional work on a year‑for‑year basis Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field Experience leading or coordinating implementation of structured programs or evidence‑based practices within youth‑serving residential and secure care settings Experience coordinating program training and implementation logistics, including scheduling cohorts, managing participant tracking, organizing materials, documenting completion, and supporting post‑training implementation follow‑up Experience coordinating cross‑functional program implementation involving internal agency programs, external vendors, and facility leadership Experience monitoring program implementation in residential or secure care settings, tracking fidelity, conducting site follow‑up, identifying barriers, and supporting corrective actions Licenses and Certifications Motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland, if duties require operation of a motor vehicle EEO and Diversity As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Veterans, bilingual applicants, people with disabilities, and candidates with lived experience related to the criminal/juvenile legal system are welcome to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland