State of Maryland · 8 hours ago
PROGRAM MANAGER III OIG-Director of Licensing & Monitoring
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. The Director of Licensing and Monitoring provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the licensing, monitoring, and compliance of residential and community-based programs licensed or contracted by DJS.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Works directly with the Deputy Inspector General, Inspector General and other executive leadership staff to ensure the well-being and safety of youth in DJS care to meet the department's vision, mission, goals and objectives
Manages the licensing and monitoring system for DJS-licensed juvenile facilities and private contracted programs
Ensures compliance with COMAR, DJS policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal standards
Oversees monitoring, investigations, corrective action plans, enforcement actions, and license determinations with regard to the programs licensed or contracted by DJS
Leads and supervises professional staff engaged in licensing, monitoring and compliance activities
Interprets regulations and provides guidance to providers, legal counsel, executive leadership, and external stakeholders
Develops policy recommendations and supports regulatory updates related to licensing and monitoring
Represents DJS in hearings, appeals, interagency meetings, and public forums related to program oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Policy, Law, Social or Behavioral Sciences (such as Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services/Human Development Child and Adolescent Studies, or Social Work)
At least 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience at a professional services level in juvenile justice, human services, licensing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or program oversight
Preferred
Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, and licensing standards
Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, residential and community-based services, and youth-serving programs
Experience working with contracted service providers and managing compliance of a corrective action process
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, licensing processes, and compliance enforcement
Experience developing or managing policies, procedures, and operational frameworks for compliance units
Excellent organization skills and detail oriented
Experience partnering with system and community stakeholders and system-impacted youth and families
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse populations and all levels of management, employees, stakeholders, and communities
Ability to exercise sound judgement in matters affecting youth safety and program integrity
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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