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FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR II

Recruitment #26-003255-0002

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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. 
 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Charles County Department of Social Services

Family Investment Administration

200 Kent Ave.

La Plata, MD 20646

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to oversee two units of Family Investment Specialists involved in the eligibility determination of applicants for programs of the Family Investment Administration (FIA) and the quality control review of those determinations. This includes data review, analysis, and program evaluation. This position will also support employment and training activities for programs within FIA, to include the Employment Resources Center, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Employees in this classification are responsible for the interpretation and application of laws, regulations and policies relevant to FIA programs for the analysis of procedures and the recommendation of new or revised procedures. 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Provide administrative and programmatic leadership to the SNAP / Medical Assistance (MA) / Emergency Assistance units. 

  • Assign work and review case records for completeness, accuracy, with State and Federal policy, procedures, laws, rules and regulations. 

  • Manage the issuance of EBT cards and manages support around fraud alert cases. 

  • Establish processes and procedures to ensure staff are knowledgeable of and able to implement new policies and procedures form DHS/FIA. 

  • Work together with other Charles County Department of Social Services (CCDSS) units, program areas, teams and external partners to identify and develop procedures to carry out federal, state, and local law, regulations and policy. 

  • May prepare and assist in the preparation of appeal packets to testify in administrative or appeal hearings.

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:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience supervising workers engaged in determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs or monitoring compliance in those programs.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as described on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience involving public contact and performance of support functions directly related to Family Investment program operations for the required education.

3. These requirements are established by the Family Investment Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 5, Subtitle 2, Section 204, (b)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits of the Department of Budget and Management and the Examination Services Unit of the Maryland Department of Human Services do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

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.

  • One year of experience in data-driven programs evaluation and oversight.
  • One year of experience in Human Services Programs, Public Assistance Benefits, and Workforce Development.
  • One year of experience in leadership focused on culture/change, leading diverse teams, implementing department change, and stakeholder engagement.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Candidates must be willing to work in Charles County.

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. 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 twelve (12) holiday per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credits 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: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Or email cynthia.mcmillian@maryland.gov.; voice 410-767-7199.

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. 

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application. 

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.

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


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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