Correctional Case Management Specialist II - Reentry Specialist

Job Overview

This position is exclusively open to current Correctional Case Management employees within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Candidates seeking an engaging career with competitive pay, excellent benefits including pension, paid leave, and professional growth opportunities are encouraged to apply. DPSCS is a large Maryland department, employing nearly 12,000 individuals, dedicated to enhancing public safety through increased institutional security and innovative restorative justice initiatives that assist offenders in reintegration upon release.

Work Locations

• Eastern Correctional Institutional, Westover, MD
• Maryland Correctional Institution-Women, Jessup, MD
• Metropolitan Transition Center, Baltimore, MD
• Additional openings at other locations may arise.

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver direct reentry services to incarcerated individuals on the 273-day release list.
• Create tailored transition and release plans for each individual.
• Manage coordination of reentry-related programs within the facility.
• Link incarcerated persons with community resources including housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment, job training, correctional education, and identification assistance.
• Prepare individual resource plans aligning with release discharge requirements.
• Organize monthly group orientation sessions when applicable.
• Conduct detailed reentry assessment interviews.
• Facilitate referrals to both internal departments and external community stakeholders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to arrange necessary transitional services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Engage external providers for onsite facility resource fairs.
• Coordinate facility Reentry Resource Fairs collaborating with directors, regional and facility representatives, parole divisions, and other partners to foster participation.
• Accurately input assessment data into shared databases (OCMS and SharePoint) within prescribed timelines according to Reentry Manual guidelines.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience assessing inmates' security risks and program needs to determine accurate security classifications and create program plans.
• Substitutions for experience include: one year as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Dietary Officer, Maintenance Officer, or Supply Officer counts as one year experience; or U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned correctional officer counts two years military for one year experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of DPSCS correctional training academy.
• Experience delivering direct reentry services and crafting individualized release resource plans.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must meet Maryland Correctional Training Commission standards including age, citizenship status, background check, oral interview, and physical exam.
• Possession of a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license if duties require vehicle operation.
• Compliance with state-mandated substance abuse testing.

Selection and Examination Process

Candidates will be reviewed and ranked based on qualifications provided by the application deadline. The evaluation involves reviewing education, training, and relevant experience. Candidates should provide complete and accurate information to ensure proper assessment.

Benefits

Comprehensive State of Maryland benefits including medical and dental coverage, pension, paid leave, and supplemental retirement options.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

DPSCS promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from veterans, persons with disabilities, and bilingual applicants.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Linda Franklin-Barber, HR Analyst via email or phone at 443-691-6628.