State Youth Ombudsman (PROGRAM MANAGER I)
DHS - Social Services Administration · Baltimore City · Maryland
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Sep 24, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 7, 2026
- Salary
- $87,253.00 - $112,878.00/ year with potential growth to $137,603.00/ year
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Summary
The State Youth Ombudsman serves as an independent legal advocate for youth in out-of-home care across Maryland's 24 jurisdictions, investigating complaints about their rights and safety within the child welfare system. Housed in the Department of Human Services' Social Services Administration, the incumbent enforces accountability through fact-finding reviews, delivers executive-level recommendations to leadership, and produces statutory reports to drive policy improvements. The role requires strict legal and investigative expertise in child welfare, juvenile law, and advocacy to represent vulnerable youth and resolve systemic service gaps.
Key qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school and Maryland Bar membership at time of appointment
- Five years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Preferred: one year experience in juvenile law, child welfare, or human services
- Preferred: one year experience representing a government agency or serving as community advocate
- Preferred: completion of relevant human services/public policy coursework or legal clinical program
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