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CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT

Recruitment #18-004576-0001

Introduction

This Statewide recruitment is reopened to allow additional candidates to apply and to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Departments of Social Services and regional Offices of Child Support throughout the State.   

If you applied previously for this recruitment, did not meet the minimum qualifications and would now like to reapply, please contact the HR Analyst listed on this job posting for assistance.  

If you have previously applied and been approved for this recruitment (see classification and job number listed above), please do not reapply; you remain eligible for this recruitment and your expiration date for the eligible list for this recruitment has been extended.  

ALL approved candidates will be placed on this list of eligible candidates in one Best-Qualified randomized scoring band for at least one year. Placement on this list as Best-Qualified is not a guarantee that you will be offered an interview for any given vacancy.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE

This Statewide recruitment is reopened to allow additional candidates to apply and to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Department of Social Services and regional Offices of Child Support throughout the State.  

Applicants should indicate on their applications all counties (or Baltimore City) where they are willing to accept employment for this classification. As positions become available, our Local Departments of Social Services and regional Offices of Child Support will consider approved candidates from the eligible list.  

Main Purpose of Job

A Child Support Specialist Supervisor is the supervisory level of child support work. Employees in this classification supervise Child Support Specialists who investigate and analyze child support cases and initiate appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of Child Support Specialists and assigns support staff; Trains Child Support Specialists in investigating and analyzing child support cases and in initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments to dependent children; Monitors staff activity and prioritizes workload to assure that all case actions are completed in a timely manner and according to regulations, laws, policies and procedures; Develops and implements procedures to effectively and efficiently meet the goals of the Child Support program; Establishes corrective action plans where indicated and monitors for improvement; Provides leadership to staff in incorporating strategic planning and quality management in program activities; Serves as liaison between the Child Support Enforcement Administration and other State agencies, the States Office and the courts; Assists agency management in developing and improving services and funding sources related to program development and enhancement; Participates in community, inter-departmental, intra-State, and inter-State meetings and forums related to child support issues; Uses mainframe and personal computer systems and software to prepare and submit management, financial and technical reports; Works with the Sheriffs Office to develop solutions to problems related to serving child support warrants and body attachments; Responds to inquiries from custodial and non-custodial parents, courts, public officials, attorneys and employers in order to resolve problems related to child support cases; May conduct customer orientations and make presentations in the community about child support programs and services; May assist employers to understand and comply with child support wage withholding procedures; May administer the child support program in the absence of the Assistant Director; May assist with preparation of the annual budget; May draft correspondence for the Assistant Director; Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and any selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

EDUCATION: An Associate of Arts degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain and enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.

NOTES:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

2. A Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, legal studies, public administration or similar fields of study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

3. Experience investigating and analyzing child support cases and initiating appropriate actions to establish, maintain or enforce support payments for dependent children in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

4. Experience determining eligibility for government assistance programs may be substituted for one year of the specific program experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 

Approved candidates will placed on this list of eligible candidates in one Best-Qualified scoring band and will remain on the list through the end of May 31, 2019.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please report all experience and education related to this classification's minimum qualifications. Please include all appropriate computer and software employment experience in your listing of job duties.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application, including clearly indicating any college degrees and majors, "from-to" employment dates, job duties, and hours worked per week.   

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Scott Waddel

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or Email requested information to: scott.waddel@maryland.gov

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

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

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

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.  Resumes and copies of diplomas are not required for this examination process.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Scott Waddel at scott.waddel@maryland.gov (phone 410-767-7255).  

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. 

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