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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

WISH Program Job Developer

Recruitment #18-002043-0003

Introduction

This is a full-time contractual position with the Department of Human Services, Cecil County Department of Social Services.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton, MD  21921

This office is approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore, off of Interstate 95; the last exit before the Maryland/Delaware line.

Main Purpose of Job

The main function of this position is to assist the WISH (Work Initiative Self Help) team to get customers job ready and employed under the Maryland Rise Initiative.

POSITION DUTIES

Makes presentations and promotes the WISH Program to the community; includes recruiting employers and non-profit organizations to hire customers for work activities, subsidized employment (paid internship) and work experience sites.

Works closely with customers to find appropriate job placements throughout the community.  Follows up with customers to ensure barriers do not get in the way of obtaining and maintaining employment. Tracks job retention of customers; attends job fairs.

Assesses Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) applicants and TCA customers for appropriate placements by interviewing customers, obtaining complete and accurate data and collaborating with Work Opportunities staff to determine work program compliance and completing the Online Work Readiness Assessment (OWRA).

Instructs welfare-to-work customers in employability based training including but not limited to resume building, interviewing, communication techniques and styles, completion of applications, teamwork/cooperation and conflict resolution.

Monitors customer compliance with work program requirements and entering data into WORKS daily. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

Two years experience in job development, job placement, employment counseling or job seeking skill training and motivation.

Experience in marketing employers and working with the business and professional community.

Comprehensive knowledge of the local employment/labor markets and labor market needs and employer hiring activity in Cecil County.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to candidates willing to work in Cecil County, which is located approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore off of Interstate 95; the last exit before the Maryland/Delaware line.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.  Report all education that is related to the position.  All information concerning your application must be submitted by the deadline.

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.  Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

College transcripts are not required for the review of your application and do not need to be forwarded; clearly indicate your college degree and major on our application.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  All foreign education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide a foreign school evaluation if selected for an interview.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to: Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Human Resources, 170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD  21921.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the losing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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.

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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.




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