Assistant Director of Services
PROGRAM MANAGER II
Recruitment #25-005477-0035
| Department | DHS - Caroline County DSS |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 9/3/2025 12:00:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 9/17/2025 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $85,963.00 - $110,084.00/year with potential growth to $133,951.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Calisha Wilson-Colbert |
| Work Location |
Caroline
|
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 position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services
207 South Third Street
Denton, MD 21629
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Assistant Director of Services for the Caroline County Department of Social Services, overseeing the Child Welfare and Adult Service Units. Responsibilities include direct supervision of five (5) Program Managers, a Social Worker II (Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Coordinator), and a Family Services Caseworker II (Family Advocate for the CAC). The incumbent is responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures, setting and evaluating program goals, and providing direction, planning, evaluation, and coordination for Child Welfare and Adult Services programs. This role also encompasses oversight and management of CAC services, including accreditation processes, agency-wide strategic planning, and special project oversight.
POSITION DUTIES
OVERSIGHT and MANAGEMENT
- Provides comprehensive planning, coordination, evaluation, monitoring, policy and decision making for all service programs operated by the Caroline County Department of Social Services, and the Caroline County Children’s Advocacy Center to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws regulations.
- Establishes overall policies, procedures, goals and standards for all programs and continuously evaluates their overall effectiveness.
- Provides consultation, case management planning, decision making, and interpretation of policy to Child Welfare and Adult Services staff in the absence of supervisor to ensure continued operation of programs as defined in COMAR.
- Ensures fiscal resources for the Division are utilized, appropriated, and managed effectively. Oversees the following budgets for Child Welfare and Adult Services: Super Flex Funds; Time-Limited Reunification; Adoption Promotion/Support Services; Promoting Safe and Stable Families-Caseworker Visitation: Respite Care for Foster Care; Independent Living; Interagency Family Preservation; Recruitment and Retention; Family Centered Practice; Kin Connection; TANIF Funded CWS: LexisNexis; Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) In-Home Aide Services (IHAS) for Adults; Project Home; and Respite Care for Adults.
SUPERVISION OF DIRECT REPORTS
- Provides leadership, supervision, and direction to the Division's five (5) Program Managers responsible for the service delivery in all Child Welfare and Adult Service Programs, Social Worker II who functions as the CAC Coordinator and Family Services Caseworker II who functions as the Family Advocate for the CAC.
OTHER MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represents the local Department of Social Services at meetings with public, private and community groups to promote Department initiatives and/or resolve problematic cases or inter-departmental issues concerning our clients.
- Represents DSS at meetings and Interagency or DHR committees to develop, plan and interpret State and local policy and regulation.
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 supervisory experience, and two years of program and project management experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of strategic planning experience.
- Two years of budget management experience.
- Two years of change management 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. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
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 to: Calisha Wilson-Colbert, Department of Human Services - Caroline County Department of Social Services, 207 South Third Street, Denton, MD 21629.
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.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to mario.west2@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.
If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-6081.
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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