HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST III

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for (4) Human Service Specialist III vacancies for the Baltimore City, Washington County, Harford County, and Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services. Please be sure to indicate which county(ies) you are interested in on your application.

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Department of Human Resources

Social Services Administration /Title IV-E Unit

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 21201-3500

The primary purpose of these positions is to perform Foster Care case reviews and determine client eligibility for Title IV-E Federal Funding. These positions will be located within the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) throughout the State of Maryland. NOTE:  The position that is primarily assigned to Washington and Frederick Counties will also be responsible for Allegany County, Garrett County, and Calvert County LDSS. The incumbents in these positions function as Federal Funding Analysts with responsibility for ensuring compliance with federal laws, rules and regulations for the delivery of services.  Incumbents will review out-of-home Foster Care placements to ensure that a positive eligibility determination is made for children who are eligible to receive Title IV-E funding; complete retroactive and prospective federal claim adjustments and work independently to determine eligibility based on State and Federal regulations and policies.  Incumbents will also decide on appropriate funding adjustments to the State's accounting records. These are highly proficient level positions, which require the ability to work independently and have a thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations to ensure that maximum allowable federal fund reimbursement are received for the deliveries of child welfare services.

Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include any computer software that you used in the positions you held.

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

Experience: Two years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes:

1. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for the required experience.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is relevant to this position.

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 410-767-7414, 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.