FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST III

THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.

12

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

125 COMET DRIVE

CENTREVILLE, MD 21617

This position determines eligibility and provides case management services for specialized Medical Assistance, Long Term Care (L.T.C.), and other Family Investment programs in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations; completes customer interviews for expedited Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, MA/LTC, Temporary Cash Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, Department of Juvenile Services, Foster Care & Adoptions, and Food Supplement; maintains payment accuracy within established guidelines as measured by the PIRAMID Pre-Review System in accordance with Action Transmittal 12-10 Effective date 10/01/11 and Quality Control (QC) Reviews.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs.

Notes:

1. Additional experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. These requirements are established by the Family Investment Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 5, Subtitle 2, Section 204 (b)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.  The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits of the Department of Budget and Management and the Examination Services Unit of the Department of Human Resources do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

Limited to current State of Maryland Employees working for Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services.

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 motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

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

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 is required prior to hire.

 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.  

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email latoura.jones@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.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.