HUM SER ADMIN I

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MD Department of Juvenile Services
Youth Assistance Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

The main purpose of the Human Services Administrator I position is to plan and conduct studies, analyze results, and formulate recommendations to increase the operating efficiency of the Department of Juvenile Services child welfare service program as it relates to Title IV-E compliance.

Title IV-E is a statewide federal fiscal program providing Federal Financial Participation (FFP) for all youth with DJS who meet the federal criteria for the funding. The Human Services Administrator I is responsible for the development of plans, policies and procedures for Maryland’s Title IV-E Foster Care program. This position requires the application of accepted management techniques and methods to identify and propose solutions of agency problems. This position is also responsible for supervising the DJS Title IV-E eligibility Supervisor and the DJS Medicaid Specialist.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Four 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. Applicants may substitute 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

One year of the above required experience must be in Title IV-E Federal Program.

1. Three years of experience ensuring compliance with state and/or federal regulations departmental policies and procedures in the management of Human Services Program(s).
2. Three years of experience managing, supervising or coordinating a Human Service program (i.e., Medical Assistance, Social Security, Child Support, etc,) that includes developing and implementing rules, regulations and/or standards.
3. Two years of experience preparing reports, analyzing results and evaluating the operating efficiency of programs.
4. Two years of experience with implementing strategies to maximize federal revenue

This recruitment is limited to only current State of Maryland Employees.

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted: 
    Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 
    Recruitment & Examination Unit 
    120 W. Fayette Street 
    Baltimore, MD 21201 
    Attn: Shavonne Holman 
    Fax number 410-333-4188 
    TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments