HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST IV
Recruitment #16-001905-0005
Department | DJS Departmental Support |
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Date Opened | 7/14/2016 11:35:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/28/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $41,358.00 - $65,827.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Kia Brown |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services. DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
DJS Headquarter located in Baltimore City, Maryland
Main Purpose of Job
The Human Services Specialist IV is an advanced-level position that is responsible for determining Title IV-E eligibility for DJS' youth.
POSITION DUTIES
The Human Services Specialist IV will review and evaluate youth case file documentation to determine potential and ongoing eligibility for the Title IV-E funding. The incumbent will coordinate activities with the DJS Regional Offices and Facilities, and the Circuit/District Courts of the entire state to obtain the necessary determinations for Title IV-E reimbursements.
The Human Services Specialist IV will also be responsible for maximizing and securing Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Child Support resources to assist in the cost of providing residential care and other services for DJS youth. The Human Services Specialist IV will serve as a liaison between DJS, Child Support Enforcement, and the Social Security Administration to ensure that Department accesses appropriate funding resources. Additional duties will include preparing monthly productivity reports in collaboration with supervisors to review productivity and data statistics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three 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 up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications and Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have one year of experience determining and processing Title IV-E benefits.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates who possess at least two years of experience performing intermediate to advanced-level functions within Microsoft Excel are desired.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Limited to current State of Maryland employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.
For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza 120 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD. 21201
Attn: Kia Brown
Fax number 410-333-4188
The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.