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CPS Background Clearance Specialist

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

Recruitment #25-002711-0039

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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 full-time contractual position.
 

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Social Services Administration, Prevention Services
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct Child Protective Services Background/Adam Walsh background checks and other history searches for individuals seeking to work directly with children, in accordance with relevant laws. The role involves applying independent judgment to review and interpret child welfare history, ensuring that applicant information is complete and accurate. 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Receive request forms from applicants via the MDBenefits portal, postal mail, submission page, and email, and ensure the information is accurate and complete. 
  • Access CPS records through the Child Welfare database system, Client Information System (CIS), and MDBenefits Portal, and accurately interpret the narratives and codes to determine if an applicant has been found responsible for indicated child abuse or neglect. 
  • Positive communication, oral and written is needed to assist applicants with their requests.
  • Utilize the CIS, the Child Welfare database system, and MDBenefits Portal to retrieve case-specific information needed to address questions and concerns.
  • Contact local departments for assistance when necessary and send appropriate response letters to applicants or designated individuals/agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • One year of experience performing or processing background clearances or criminal history record checks 
  • One year of experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) to enter, track, or report data
  • At least 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field

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

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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 and supplemental questionnaire to, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at heather.braddy2@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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