SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II
PLACEMENT STABILITY SPECIALIST
Recruitment #22-000383-0004
Department | DHS - Social Services Administration |
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Date Opened | 4/29/2022 3:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/1/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $51,481.00 - $66,817.00/year with growth potential up to $84,061.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | LaToura Jones |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the
state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million Marylanders
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. DHS works in every community in
Maryland to positively impact the lives of Marylanders.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Education: Possession of a Master's degree in social work from an
accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work
Education.
Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in a social
work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, three (3) years of
which must have been in administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.
Notes:
1. These requirements are established by the Social Services
Administration by authority provided in Human Services §4-204 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland and the Department of Budget and Management, Office of
Personnel Services and Benefits, does not have authority to accept
substitutions or equivalents.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
One year of experience developing, implementing, and monitoring Child Welfare programs such as (foster care, kinship care, adoption, independent living).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 in the placement of youth in out-of-home care (i.e. foster care, kinship care, and independent living).
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are 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. 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
BENEFITS
BENEFITS OF STATE EMPLOYMENT:
· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.