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Assistant Director of Services

Program Manager III

Recruitment #25-005478-0042

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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 Statewide recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Departments of Social Services throughout the State. 

All approved candidates will be placed on this list of eligible candidates in one Best-Qualified randomized scoring band for at least one year. Placement on this list is not a guarantee that you will be offered an interview for any given vacancy.
 
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services 
80 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose is to direct and oversee child welfare programs in the agency, including In-home family services, interagency family preservation services, emergency services to adults and families, Out of home services to include Reunification, Adoption and Resource Homes, and quality assurance. The duties include: supervision of all the above service unit supervisors, overseeing the flow of work, providing for quality control of the services given, plan and development of new programs, and grant funding sources as required by the agency as well as budget development, management and monitoring. Management and Supervision Directs and coordinates all activities of In-home and Out of Home Services programs. Develops local policies and procedures to carry out State and federal regulations. Planning and Oversight Develops budgets and monitors budget allocations and expenditures for in-home and Out of Home services and special projects. Other Managerial Responsibilities Serves as primary administrative officer for the Service Division with the responsibility for administration and direction of child welfare and adult services programs and operations,in the absence of and /or at the direction of the Deputy Director.

POSITION DUTIES

Management and Supervision
  • Directs and coordinates all activities of In-home and Out of Home Services programs. Develops local policies and procedures to carry out State and federal regulations.
Planning and Oversight
  • Develops budgets and monitors budget allocations and expenditures for in-home and Out of Home services and special projects.
Other Managerial Responsibilities
  • Serves as primary administrative officer for the Service Division with the responsibility for administration and direction of child welfare and adult services programs and operations,in the absence of and /or at the direction of the Deputy Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 
  • Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university 
Experience: 
  • Three years of child welfare experience 
  • three years of Program or Project Management experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three years of Budget experience. 
  • Three of Supervisory experience. 
  • Three years of strategic planning experience. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

LCSW-C or LMSW Independent Licensure is required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

LCSW-C or LMSW Independent Licensure.

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. 

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

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

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 supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Kyle Thompson, Department of Human Services-Anne Arundel County DSS, 80 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401.

Or email kyle.thompson2@maryland.gov.; voice 410-269-4636

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 trelia.gunter@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. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
 
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. 

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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