PROGRAM MANAGER I

This position is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Resources and Support

1510 Guilford Avenue

Baltimore MD 21203

The position functions as the Program Manager for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services'(BCDSS) Resources & Support Program.  This position plays the primary role of managing the work in selecting, training, licensing and supporting foster parents.  Responsibilities include the dynamic ability to lead complex recruitment efforts to ensure that BCDSS has a sufficient number of foster homes that meet the modern needs of children in our care, the management skill to oversee employees responsible for a high volume of time sensitive task completion, a good understanding of Maryland regulations as it relates to the licensing standards for foster homes and the creativity to design a method for the individualized support of foster parents who are caring for abused and neglected children.

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work or a Human Services related field.

Experience: Seven (7) years of casework experience within a public or private agency or institution,three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Knowledge and understanding of Maryland regulations as it relates to the licensing standards for foster homes.

Professional experience in child welfare, including knowledge of best practices in the field, that will position the agency to make placement decisions that are in the best interest of children in foster care.

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 placed on the employment (eligible) 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 Salary Guidelines.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  This office, with your approval, will verify your prior applicable work experience. In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify the number of hours worked for each entry.  College transcripts are not required for the review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you.  For all foreign education obtained outside of U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to: Baltimore City DSS, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Darlene Conway, 1910 N. Broadway, Baltimore MD 21213.  Ultimately, the information provided must be entered into the JobAps system.  The paper application must be received by 5pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  The previous Maryland State Application (MS-100) will not be accepted.

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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.