HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

This recruitment has a Selective Qualification. Two years of the minimum qualifications experience must have been in planning and evaluating multiple human service programs such as: child welfare, adult services, Federal compliance and/or Title IV-E program.

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Department of Human Resources

Social Services Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position provides guidance and support to the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) on the implementation of Maryland's Title IV-E Waiver Program. The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Social Services Administration (SSA) is responsible for providing assistance to LDSS and ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to support LDSS in developing and implementing services that will strengthen the family and prevent children from coming into foster care.

This position assists in providing oversight of Maryland's Title IV-E Wavier and in providing technical assistance to LDSS; evaluates and interprets Federal waiver guidelines and instructions, considers applicable agency goals, mission, and State plan, and assures waiver project alignment; collaborates with LDSS to identify needs and priorities; participates in all decisions about waiver project and development of all waiver project components; develops, collects, and analyzes data; develops and delivers administrative training to LDSS and contract staff related to waiver project components; develops policies and procedures needed to implement new legislations; develops plans to inform local departmental staff about the changes resulting from new legislation that impacts the delivery of child welfare services; develops and maintains appropriate child welfare service policy manual to reflect changes in Federal and State laws; prepares written responses; participates with Federal partners to discuss the implications of Federal regulations as they impact family and child welfare services in Maryland; monitors the 24 LDSS for compliance with Federal and State regulations; monitors and keeps detailed records of complex projects of a statewide scope to determine progress and effectiveness; reviews and analyses narrative and statistical reports to monitor program effectiveness to meet Federal outcome measures at the State and local levels; and drafts Risk Management and CQI plans. Identifies gaps in services to population age group; works with local staff to identify services and organizations to provide services to families and children; provides immediate response to in-person and telephone requests for assistance from citizens and local department staff; provides statistical data and narrative related to child welfare programs; uses the Client Information System (CIS) and the Maryland Children Electronic Social Service Information Exchange (MD CHESSIE) to retrieve case-specific information; compiles and retrieves aggregated information needed to develop reports on program progress and problems; participates and oversees development of data base and other electronic tracking and reporting systems; tracks and reports waiver expenditures and makes recommendations for payment approvals; analyzes and provides consultation on the services and fiscal impact of proposed changes on how services are to be delivered including the program's budget; prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs) for certain family and child welfare related programs and services; prepares contracts with vendors for certain family and child welfare services; and obtains bids for services as outlined by procurement procedures.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five 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 at may be substituted the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

Two years of the minimum qualifications experience must have been in planning and evaluating multiple human service programs such as: child welfare, adult services, Federal compliance and/or Title IV-E program.

1. Experience with Maryland Children Electronic Social Service Information Exchange (MD CHESSIE), Client Information System (CIS), Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and Advanced Purchase Inventory Control System (ADPICS). 

2. Experience with implementing and/or monitoring the implementation of evidence based/promising practices.

3. Experience in providing technical assistance. 

4. Strong written and oral communication skills.

5. Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

6. Flexibility in a busy environment.

7. Strong time management, priority setting and problem-solving skills.

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. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

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.

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:

DHR Examination Services Unit

Attention: Leslie Wigfield

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Voice 410-767-7316, 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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.