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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Director of Social Services, Kent County

Recruitment #16-005483-0012

Introduction

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

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Kent County Department of Social Services

350 High Street

P.O. Box 670

Chestertown MD 21620

Kent County is located on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.  The Office is less than a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington D.C., Annapolis and Northern Virginia.

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR), in cooperation with the Kent County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Kent County Department of Social Services (DSS) including Child Welfare, Family and Adult Services, Financial Assistance Programs, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Support.  The Kent County DSS, located in the County Seat of Chestertown, MD, has a staff of approximately 54 and a $4.5 million operating budget.  

Kent County is a progressive county with a population of approximately 21,000 and a median household income of $58,201.

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

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 410-767-7414.

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, Kent 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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