SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III
Recruitment #18-002052-0001
Department | DHS - Office of the Secretary |
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Date Opened | 1/12/2018 3:20:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/26/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,899.00 - $80,078.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Scott Waddel |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Office of Licensing and Monitoring
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Licenses, re-licenses, and monitors agencies for compliance with state policies and directives. Enforces COMAR 14.31.05-.07, COMAR 07.05.01-.04, and COMAR 07.02.21 as required by law, in all monitoring actions to include on-site scheduled and unannounced monitoring visits and inspections; makes recommendations for prospective child placement and residential child care agencies for licensure by Maryland Department of Human Services. Analyzes quality and investigative assessments of programs and procedures by conducting on-site inspections, reviewing contractual and performance data, interviewing stakeholders and performing comparisons of data with peer programs, and industry research and analysis.
Assesses regulatory compliance, facility operations, staffing qualifications, levels and schedule, fulfillment of intended service obligations and goals, operations safety, program implementation, and personnel qualifications for selected positions. Prepares quarterly assessment reports in a clear and understandable manner, supported by sufficient, relevant and competent evidence. Identifies exceptions and promulgates corresponding corrective action plans necessary to bring programs and procedures into compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Assigns relative values to identified violations and non-compliance issues as related to potential risk and severity to youth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Possession of a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity. (Please include specific job duties relating to the experience listed above in your application.)
NOTES:
1.) These requirements are established by the Social Service Administration by authority provided in Human Services §4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
2.) Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates will posssess:
...Experience working with vulnerable children.
...Experience providing technical assistance and social work consultation.
Please include any spcific job duties relating to these preferred qualifications on your application.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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 will be required before the time-of-Hire.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:
Department of Human Services
Examination Services Unit
Attention: Scott Waddel
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email scott.waddel@maryland.gov.
For questions concerning this position, please email scott.waddel@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Transcripts, resumes and copies of diplomas are not required for this examination process.
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.