SUMMER STUDENT WORKER

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million people annually.  The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.

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Department of Human Services

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201

This position will learn about the work of the Department of Human Services and how staff work to promote a Maryland where people independently support themselves and their families and where individuals are safe from abuse and neglect.

Learns about human service programs such as child welfare, adult services, family investment, aging, energy assistance, and other program services with the Department of Human Services; Learns how agency staff conduct studies and analyses of agency human service programs, procedures, practices and organizations and make recommendations to improve system efficiency and operations; Learns how agency staff assist in the administration of a human services program area and/or of an operational unit within an agency; Learns how agency staff plan and implement new or revised procedures, practices and processes.  

Education:

• High School Junior or Senior this coming fall 2018

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is highly motivated in contributing to human services. 
• Interested in a career within the human services field.
• Good Communication skills.
• Good computer skills.

Applications will be evaluated based upon information submitted via this online application process and may be invited to interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide proof of currently being enrolled in a Maryland High school transcript.  For all foreign 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 if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: D. Greene, Room 146, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to 410-767-7414.      

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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