About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Case Management Specialist I (Community) to deliver community-based case management services for youth. In this role you will:

• Implement and coordinate individualized service and treatment plans for juveniles on informal supervision, probation, after-care, detained pending trial/disposition, or committed to Confidential Client.
• Conduct case assessments and maintain case records, documentation, and reports.
• Provide referrals and coordinate services with schools, community providers, residential facilities, and courts.
• Monitor progress, respond to crises, and adjust plans to meet client needs.
• Work nontraditional hours (evenings/weekends) as required to meet youth and family needs.
• Travel throughout Maryland for court appearances, home/school visits, and provider meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to support positive outcomes for youth and families.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: None required.

Substitutions (equivalent to the required education) allowed:

• Associate of Arts in social/behavioral sciences or criminal justice + two years direct-service experience with children in community or residential settings; or
• U.S. Armed Forces service experience as a commissioned officer in Social Services classifications/specialties on a year-for-year basis.

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Preferred Qualifications

The strongest applicants typically have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Social & Behavioral Science (e.g., Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Child & Adolescent Studies).
• At least one year of professional experience providing direct services to children in community or residential settings — OR a documented internship providing direct services to children.

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Licenses, Registrations & Certifications

• Must obtain certification from the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (required upon appointment).
• If assigned duties that require driving, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland is required.
• Employees assigned to youth centers may be required to complete Board-approved medication technician training and hold Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) Medication Technician certification.

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Special Requirements & Background Checks

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status as required by statute for certain mandated positions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age where required by regulation.
• Successful completion of a thorough background check, fingerprinting, drug testing, oral interview, and physical and psychological examinations may be required in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Maryland regulations.

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Selection & Examination

• Application materials will be assessed and rated based on education, training, and experience as they relate to the position’s requirements.
• Supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) must be complete and consistent with your application to receive full credit.
• Veterans should submit DD-214 (long form) to receive applicable veteran’s preference.
• Candidates placed on the certified eligible list may remain available for hire for up to one (1) year and may be considered for similar positions.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range (reported): USD 52,354 — 82,572 per year.
• Employment type: Full time; Contract status noted in source posting.
• Exact pay and benefits will be determined by Confidential Client and are subject to applicable state pay and hiring rules.

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Benefits

• Employees are eligible for the standard state benefits package offered by Confidential Client (details provided by the hiring organization).

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Additional Notes

• This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout multiple Maryland counties and regional office locations. Applicants should indicate which Maryland county or counties they are willing to accept employment in.
• Bilingual applicants, people with disabilities, veterans, and candidates with lived experience relating to the juvenile/criminal legal system are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.