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SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #18-002052-0003

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Dorchester County Department of Social Services

Child Welfare Unit

627 Race Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides supervisory management to the Child Protective Services Program - Continuing. Program goals are to keep families unified and avoid foster care placement or institutionalization.

POSITION DUTIES

1) Plan, organize and supervise the work of staff assigned to each of the programmatic areas, to include clinical consultation, performance appraisal, approval of leave, discipline, work assignment, training and instruction.

 2) Develop and implement policies, work procedures and administrative controls to ensure the adherence to all local, state and federal requirements, laws and policies for each of the assigned programmatic areas.

3) Develop the process for annually awarding vendor contracts for the Maryland Emergency Food Program and the Eviction Assistance Program. Activities include supervising the issuance of request for proposals, proposal review and negotiation, awarding and development of annual contract inclusive of budget preparation and monitoring of sub awardees for effectiveness.

4) Represent the Department as a subject matter expert, liaison and consultant for the assigned programmatic areas with the general public, stakeholders and DHS program staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hireIt is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to job duties.

Education: Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

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

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following: Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:
1) A license as a Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in the State of Maryland.
2) Two years of experience within a Child Welfare Program.

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, Better-Qualified, or 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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

N/A

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email latoura.jones@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.




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