ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II - CONTRACTUAL
WORK ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
Recruitment #19-001756-0042
Department | DHS - Calvert County DSS |
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Date Opened | 6/10/2019 11:13:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/24/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $15.91- $20.42/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Stacey Brown |
Work Location |
Calvert
|
Introduction
This is a full-time contractual position within the Maryland Department of Human Services, Calvert County Department of Social Services.
GRADE
11
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Calvert County Department of Social Services
200 Duke Street
Prince Frederick MD 20678
Main Purpose of Job
This position assists the Employment Team Case Managers and the local department in achieving Federal and State work program requirements. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the interpretation and application of work program procedures established by both Federal and State governments; analyzes data, work plans, and employment goals; places customers in job readiness and employment activities; enters, monitors, and reviews work information entered into WORKS and Client Automated Resource and Eligibility System (CARES) and ensures accuracy of systems information.
POSITION DUTIES
Meets with customers that are required to be in a work activity within two weeks of application assessment. Schedules required meeting with customers at the office or community settings which include the following: customer's home, place of employment, or a mutually agreed location. Reviews independence plan and Job Readiness Assessment with customers. Narrates all actions clearly in CARES. Builds relationships with customers and supports team goals by contacting customers to ensure they are successful in their employment efforts. Reviews Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) cases in CARES and in WORKS to ensure cases have been coded accurately. Works collaboratively with community partners and vendors. Participates in Employment Team meetings, presents cases for customers program success planning and for on-call emergency shelter management duties, when necessary. Serves on Strategic Planning Quality Improvement Committee; and performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.
2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience creating reports in Microsoft Excel.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Calvert County. This agency is located in Southern Maryland, approximately 60 miles south of Baltimore.
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
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
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.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: Stacey Brown, Calvert County Department of Social Services, 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 443-550-6998.
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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.