PROGRAM MANAGER II

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

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Department of Human Resources

Prince George's County Department of Social Services

805 Brightseat Road

Landover MD 20785

Plans, directs and administers all aspects of an agency program that has a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations; establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees their implementation, evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions; establishes overall program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives and oversees their achievement; oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s); plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers; develops, implements and manages short and long-range plans for program operations and resources; determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s) and prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff.

Manages and leads programs and new initiatives in order to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity in the delivery of services through process evaluation, maximizing resources.

Manages and leads employee performance to assure that standards are met and to develop evaluate, motivate and promote individual and departmental goal attainment.

Manages and monitors all program specific funds to ensure appropriate utilization of funds for service delivery in accordance with federal, state, county, agency and other applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.

Creates, maintains and strengthens relationships with internal and external stakeholders to endure that high quality services are delivered to customers in accordance with Child, Adult and Family Services Divisions strategic goals.

 

Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a human service related field such as Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling, Public Mental Health or Child Development / Family Services.

Experience: Eight years of experience with administrative, professional or technical work with 4 years of child welfare or human services experience.  Three years of which must have involved direct supervision of other employee or exercising responsibility for program development.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License Clinical Social Worker -Clinical (LCSW-C) in the State of Maryland.

Candidates must be willing to accept employment in Prince George's County.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Please 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 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 number of hours for each entry.

Please clearly indicate your college degree and major(s) on your application.  For all foreign education obtained outside of the United States, you may be required to provide proof of equivalent of American education as determined by foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. however, the paper application may be submitted to: Prince George's County Department of Social Services , Office of Human Resources, Attn: Deon Carter, 805 Brightseat Road, Landover, Maryland 20785.  Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.  The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Deon T. Carter at (301) 909-7102.

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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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply