Street Outreach Network Team Leader (Program Manager I, Grade 23)

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 to $117,134, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Children, Youth, and Families Division, Positive Youth Development Program, is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Street Outreach Network Team Leader to direct field support to outreach workers within the Street Outreach Network (SON).

This role is ideal for individuals with extensive experience engaging gang-involved youth or youth exposed to community violence, and who are highly skilled in providing real-time field support, crisis guidance, and coordination with schools, law enforcement, recreation staff, and community partners. Strong candidates will demonstrate leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build staff capacity in fast-moving, relationship-based outreach environments.  

As the Street Outreach Network Team Leader, you will provide real-time operational guidance, crisis support, and field leadership to outreach workers serving gang-involved youth, newcomer adolescents, and families experiencing significant social, emotional, or community-based risk. You will oversee field operations, coordinate multi-agency collaboration, and ensure staff are equipped to safely and effectively engage youth in school, neighborhood, and community settings.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.  

Driver’s License: This position REQUIRES possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence as the incumbent will be required to travel to schools, homes, community locations, and provider sites to oversee field operations, offer support to outreach staff, and participate in youth-focused interventions.  

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is primarily 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but flexibility is required for outreach activities as engagement with youth or community partners may require additional availability to provide real-time support to outreach staff and respond to emerging program needs.  

Experience: Considerable (3) years’ experience working in youth development and with gang-involved youth.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License:  Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.  

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: