COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGER II jobs in United States
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State of Maryland ยท 14 hours ago

COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGER II

The State of Maryland is dedicated to transforming young lives and fostering equitable systems through the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). They are seeking a Community Resources Director (Program Manager II) to oversee the development and effectiveness of community-based services for youth, ensuring their growth and development in a safe environment.

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Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and overseeing statewide and regional community resources and the full community continuum of services
Leading staff development, coaching, hiring, administrative oversight, policy execution, case management alignment, and community outreach to support cohesive and effective service delivery
Designing and implementing a responsive continuum of care in each region
Ensuring that regular needs assessments identify critical issues, service gaps, and opportunities to strengthen supports for justice involved youth
Tracking outcomes, evaluating program effectiveness, and applying data to guide improvements that reinforce quality, accountability, and impact
Engaging community members, local organizations, and stakeholders to build meaningful relationships that expand awareness, accessibility, and use of available services
Working with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate services, reduce duplication, and leverage resources
Representing the Department and senior leadership at meetings and initiatives that influence program success
Identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive grant applications that expand community-based services, supports, and opportunities for youth

Qualification

Program managementStaff supervisionData analysisGrant writingCommunity outreachPerformance evaluationStakeholder engagementLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, social work, criminal justice, education, or a related field
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience managing community-based programs or services for youth, including at least three (3) years supervising or leading staff in youth-focused, community-based, or juvenile justice programs

Preferred

Master's degree in public administration, social work, criminal justice, education, or other closely related field
Experience tracking program outcomes and using data to improve services
Experience in achieving measurable program goals, such as increasing youth participation or expanding service access
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and leading multi-disciplinary teams in community-based or youth-focused programs
Strong skills in performance evaluation, data analysis, and compliance oversight
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholders engagement skills

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Company

State of Maryland

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Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
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Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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