HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST V

THIS IS A REVISED POSITION SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR SAINT MARY'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.  THE CLOSING DATE HAS ALSO BEEN EXTENDED.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

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DHR/SAINT MARY'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CHILD SUPPORT

23110 LEONARD HALL DRIVE

LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

To provide leadership and specialized technical expertise to staff members working on geographic teams and within the central office of the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services with responsibility for administering the Child Support program. To oversee the daily operations of this program; to train staff and to ensure that the Department meets or exceeds the performance measure goals for this program. To serve as a Departmental representative in the community, working with customers, other agencies and partners for the purpose of ensuring complete program effectiveness and providing overall community support. To participate in the management activity of the Department so that the SMCDSS continues to respond to and anticipate the needs of its customers.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL COMPUTER SOFTWARE USED IN YOUR POSITION DUTIES.

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

Experience: Four 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

None.

Candidate should have working knowledge of community partnerships in St. Mary's County, and experience in the Maryland family court system, specifically in the Child Support program.

LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN SAINT MARY'S COUNTY.  (St. Mary's County, Maryland is 95 miles southeast of Baltimore, 65 miles southeast of Washington, DC and Annapolis, and 95 miles northeast of Richmond, VA).

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.

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.  

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:  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.

 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.