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SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR IV

Recruitment #25-000194-0004

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Introduction


 
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
 
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. 

This is a Management Service positions that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
 

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services 
Charles County Department of Social Services
200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative oversight and continued program development through knowledge of specific policies, procedures, compliance, and funding, etc. to support the mission, goals and objectives of the Department and the Department of Human Services. This position is responsible for managing all resources including the hiring of staff to move the mission of the program forward and create high level service for families, adults and children in the local community. The program areas for which this position provides oversight and program development are In-Home Family Services and clinical supports.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Provide leadership and administration oversight for the In-Home Family Services and Clinical support, ensuring monthly staff supervision and adherence to clinical family support standards. 
  • Review records and data collection monthly to evaluate the trends, making programmatic and staffing adjustments to meet the programmatic expectations. 
  • Identify and develop procedures that emphasis collaborative practices under the administrators preview. This includes monitoring and informing budgetary processes related for the PSSF, Fatherhood program, and intensive Preservations initiatives. 
  • Oversight and monitoring and enhancing the clinical processes, including the incorporation of training for units on staffing and family presentations. 
  • Work to establish the restoration of internships, group supervision, and peer consultations for clinical support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, five years must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.

Notes:

1. These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in Human Services. Article 4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Maryland 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
One year of experience in senior leadership programs, overseeing programs and managing staff.
One year of experience familiarity with private, federal, state and local regulations governing child welfare practices  and programs. 
One year of experience in budget management and program development.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must be licensed by the Maryland 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.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list.  The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

  • 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 thirteen (13) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

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, Charles County Department of Social Services, Attention: Donna Richards, 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, Maryland.20646.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Donna Richards at donna.richards@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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 candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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