Education – Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP)

JSEP oversees and provides comprehensive educational services to all juveniles placed in DJS operated detention and residential facilities. JSEP schools operate year-round and offer the same educational programming that students receive with their local school. Teachers and staff are responsible for providing students with opportunities to receive Career and Technology Education (CTE) certifications, specialized instruction, GED testing, counseling supports, post-secondary opportunities, and instruction in core content subjects such as library/media services, life skills, and special education services. Positions in this unit include:

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Community Supervision & Intake/System Reform

The Community Supervision division oversees the case management operations for youth under court ordered probation/aftercare services and assists in facilitating in-home and out-of-home committed treatment services for youth. The Intake and System Reform unit is responsible for reviewing and assessing intake complaints in effort to promote the best interest of the child and public safety. This unit also develops reform and equity initiatives at all levels of the juvenile justice system. Positions in this unit include:

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Somatic Health

This unit provides comprehensive quality healthcare and nutritional health services to youth at DJS facilities. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health of all youth in the care if the department. Position in this unit include:

• Dentist
• Registered Nurse Charge Medical
• Registered Nurse Supervisor

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Maintenance

Facilities Maintenance provides daily services to ensure that the maintenance needs of the facilities are met and maintained along with working with the Maryland Department of General Services on projects.

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Training (ELT)

All staff in a mandated position shall successfully complete the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commissions (MPCTC) approved Entry Level Training (ELT) for the position in which they were hired before they are to be fully certified in the mandated position by MPCTC.

The Entry Level Training (ELT) Academy is the first encounter that a new employee has once they successfully complete the hiring process. The ELT Academy embraces the core value of continuous improvement and learning for all trainees. The Academy’s curriculum is structured to meet or exceed all of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) entry-level training objectives while also keeping in mind the mission and vision of the Department.

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