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SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #16-002052-0007

Introduction

THIS POSITION IS FOR BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXTENDED HOURS UNIT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES WORKING AT NIGHT, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHR/BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

313 N. GAY STREET

EXTENDED HOURS UNIT

BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position requires work during nights, weekends, and holidays. The purpose of the Unit Manager position is to provide administrative support for the CPS-Extended Hours program by developing as necessary and executing plans which ensure the implementation of the goals and objectives set for the program and the overall mission of the agency. The position's core responsibility is to ensure the safety, permanency and well being of each vulnerable adult and child in each caseload. This is assured through the provision of oversight of the activities of professional social workers at the supervisory level, lower level social work staff, Family Services Caseworkers, clerical and other support staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES WORKING AT NIGHT, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.**

Education: Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Notes:

1.) These requirements are established by the Social Service Administration by authority provided in Human Services §4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

2.) Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email: dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Voice: 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

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.

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.




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