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HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

Program Analyst

Recruitment #21-001532-0002

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GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Social Services Administration
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The mission of the Social Services Administration is to aggressively pursue opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide prevention services, and protect vulnerable children and adults. The main purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance, training, guidance, policy development, and support to the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS), providers, and sister agencies to ensure the vulnerable children are protected and also services are delivered to children in foster care placements that lead to stability, well-being and permanency.

This position also oversees two funding areas: 1) the Mental Health Stabilization Services (MHSS) funding, and 2) the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) federal funding. This position would lead the efforts required by these funding sources to demonstrate that the proper oversight and outcomes reporting has been completed. 

This position approves voluntary placements (VPA) referred by the LDSS, and One-on-One (1:1) supervision needs for children in care ensuring all requirements of the VPA and the One-on-One policy have been followed. 

This position recommends practice and policy changes related to permanency practices for foster children. 

This position oversees related continued quality improvement strategies and is responsible for reporting these efforts on state and federal reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (AND SELECTIVE; see next section) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Candidates must possess two years of experience in Child Welfare.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Two years of experience as a project lead for a Child Welfare program. 
Two years of experience monitoring a budget for a human service program.
One year of experience in Out-of-Home Placement.

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.  

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. 

You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to scott.waddel@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. 

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Scott Waddel at scott.waddel@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

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 applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.



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