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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Director of Social Services, Frederick County

Recruitment #15-005483-0016

Introduction

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

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Frederick County Department of Social Services

100 East All Saints Street

Frederick MD 21701

This office is located within 90 minutes of Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, and approximately 1 hour from Baltimore.

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR), in cooperation with the Frederick County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities including Child Welfare, Family and Adult Services, Financial Assistance Programs, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Support.  The Frederick County Department of Social Services, located in Frederick, has a staff of approximately 150 and a $54.6 million operating budget.

Frederick County is a progressive county with a population of approximately 243,675 and a median household income of $84,570. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field and at least five years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to: strong leadership and management skills, particularly in fiscal and human resource management; ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships; ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources; and strong communication skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

If you are in state service and a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will only be accepted via this online employment center. You will be required to provide a resume, salary history, and current salary requirements.  This information must be uploaded as a single document or faxed to 410-333-0882 attention: Deenna Greene with the title "Social Services Director, Frederick County". 

Additional information about DHR is available at www.dhr.maryland.gov

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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.




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