HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

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Department of Human Resources

Social Services Administration/IV-E Wavier

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 21201-3500

This position provides guidance and support to the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) on the implementation of services available under the Title IV-E Waiver Program.  The availability of resources to meet the needs of children and families is key to the overall success of Maryland's Child Welfare Program within the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Social Services Administration.  The incumbent in this position ensures that policies and procedures are in place and that the LDSS implements and refers families and children to services that will strengthen the family and prevent children from coming into foster care.  This position reviews research and State/Federal data trends in child welfare programs, practice, and financing; evaluates and interprets federal waiver guidelines and instructions; considers applicable agency goals, mission, and State plans and assures waiver project alignment; conducts field surveys, focus groups, and/or special studies to identify needs and priorities; participates in the development of all waiver project components; develops, collects, and analyzes data; develops and delivers administrative training to LDSS and contract staff related to waiver project components; establishes and approves training curriculum, CEU applications, coaching calls, and oversees ongoing trainee needs.  This position also interprets child welfare services regulations based on legislation passed at the Federal and State levels; develops policies and procedures needed to implement new legislation; provides guidance, information, and support to stakeholders, community members, families, and private agencies; provides technical assistance to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, DHR Secretary, Executive Director for Social Services Administration, Managers and related State agencies (i.e. the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on matters that are related to child welfare services.

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

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

Experience: Five 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 at may be substituted the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

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 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.

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  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882.  Do not submit unsolicited documentation.  The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

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

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