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 Services

Social Services Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201-3500

The main purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership, administration and direction for the Workforce Development Office within the Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Services Administration (SSA). This position is responsible for planning, organizing, facilitating and overseeing development, implementation and evaluation of the statewide child welfare professional development training, workforce development, communications and reports concerning Federal compliance and external training contracts.

Leads the development of targeted workforce development opportunities that supports the implementation and sustainability of SSA's key strategic priorities; maintains an effective partnership with SSA Continuous Quality Improvement staff to ensure that system level performance data and aggregated child and family level assessment data are used to inform initial and ongoing workforce development efforts; monitors State/local data trends in child welfare programs and practice; provides consultation and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on program regulations, policies and child welfare general issues; acts as key principal advisor to the agency Executive Director and DHS Secretary on all policies, procedures, requirements and recommendations pertaining to the administration of child welfare training and quality assurance; develops and delivers training curricula to statewide child welfare private provider agencies to ensure training alignment with public child welfare staff and providers; establishes and approves training curriculum, CEU applications, coaching calls, and oversees ongoing training needs; provides administrative leadership and oversight for the contract with the University of Maryland School of Social Work for the Child Welfare Academy (CWA) and the University of Maryland School of Social Work for Title IV-E; tracks, reports expenditures and makes recommendations for allocation of resources; develops allocation formulas and budgets for the use and distribution of available funds; develops Request for Proposals for contract bids and other information related to contracts; coordinates with DHS Human Resources Development and Training Unit to recruit and evaluate the progress and compliance of students who participate in the Title IV-E Education in a Public Child Welfare Program; and performs other related duties.

Education: Possession of a master’s degree in human services, organizational leadership or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.  

Experience: Five years of experience in a human service program or social work. Three years of this experience must have involved training and/or managing, developing and implementing workforce training programs.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1.    Supervision of other employees.

2.    Experience working in a public human service program.

3.    Strong written and oral communication skills.

4.    Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

5.    Flexibility in a busy environment.

6.    Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

The assessment will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. 

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment and clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application.  Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience including the number of hours worked per week.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Services at 410-767-7414.

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 worked for each entry.

College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you.  For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to: DHS/Employment Services Division, attn: Jocelyn Maschal, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore MD  21201-3500.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. close of business on the closing date of the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  The previous Maryland State application (MS-100) will not be accepted.

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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.