HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

This statewide recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in the Department of Human Services (DHS) in the Social Services Administration, Family Investment Administration, Child Support Administration and the Local Departments of Social Services throughout the state. 

Statewide

Department of Human Services 

Social Services Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD  21201-3500

AND 

Department of Human Services 

Family Investment Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD  21201-3500

A Human Service Program Planning Administrator is the statewide program planning and evaluation expert level of work in human service program administration. Employees serve as a statewide program planning and evaluation experts involving multiple programs, such as family investment, child support, child welfare, adult services, aging, energy assistance, federal compliance, Title IV-E program, or volunteer program administration. Employees may lead the work of support or clerical staff.

Serves a Statewide technical expert in program planning and evaluation involving multiple human service programs such as child support, child welfare, adult services, family investment, energy assistance, federal compliance, Title IV-E program, or volunteer program administration;

Evaluates efficiency of operations and develops, revises and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate;

Interprets and applies or oversees the application of agency policies, rules and regulations to accomplish the work of the unit or division;

Implements new regulations and policies; sets goals and deadlines and oversees the workflow of the program;

Develops and implements rules, regulations, standards and controls for carrying out the work of the assigned program;

Supervises the preparation of the budget for the assigned program;

Recommends changes in legislation, policies or procedures; may lead the work of support or clerical staff; performs other related duties.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes: 1. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at may be substituted the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred            qualification(s).  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. One year of experience conducting or supervising the social work case management process with adults.

2. One year of experience conducting and tailoring oral presentations to a wide array of audiences and/or creating reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Graphics or similar programs.

3. One year of experience with Financial Management Information Systems, Advanced Purchase Inventory Control System and Maryland Children Electronic Social Service Information Exchange.

4. One year of experience in budgeting, procurement, contract and reporting requirements to Federal or State authorities,  contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions.  

5. One year of experience in program development and monitoring for a Human Service Program.  

6. One year of experience developing and implementing professional training programs for a Human Service Program and community partners.  

7. Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services.

8. One year of experience in preparation and review of budgets, financial report compliance, and audits. 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as

Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If you are not able to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  Moses Devaprakasam

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email moses.devaprakasam@maryland.gov ; Voice 410-767-7416, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.