FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST III

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Baltimore County
Department of Social Services
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

The position is responsible for investigating and taking the needed actions on reported referrals of over issuance and over payment of Family Investment Program benefits. The position is responsible for evaluating the appeal issues involved in any fair hearing request received, determining the accuracy of the local department's decision regarding the appellant's request for assistance; and professionally representing the agency's case to the Administrative Law Judge.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs.

Notes:

1. Additional experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. 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 Department of Human Resources do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

“Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include anycomputer software experience (ex. Excel, CHESSIE, Powerpoint, Word, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.” 

Limited to current employees of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services working within the Family Investment Administration.

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.

Please 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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated and include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, Access, Word, CHESSIE, etc.) used in each of the positions you held.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.   

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.   Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.