SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Social Services Administration, Out-Of-Home Placement Program.  You must possess one year of experience providing child welfare adoption services and meet the minimum education and experience requirements to be approved for this recruitment.

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Social Services Administration
Out-of-Home Placement Program
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Policy Analyst for the Out-of-Home Placement Program within the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Social Services Administration. The incumbent in this position interprets and writes regulations, policies, and operational standards based on legislation and service deliveries across all Out-of-Home Placement Service Programs, i.e.: adoption, foster care, kinship care, and independent living. This position assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of certain Child Welfare Programs, in coordination with the Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS's) and other service providers, both public and private. This position monitors local departments for program effectiveness and compliance with State regulations and prepares policy directives and manuals outlining program policies and procedures. Incumbent provides technical assistance to LDSS's, other State agencies, private child welfare agencies, and the public. Incumbent represents the Out-of-Home Placement Unit within DHR and in the community by participating in workgroups, serves on various boards, and committees in order to foster independence and safety for the State's vulnerable children and families.

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: Six (6) years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, three (3) years of which must have been in administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Note: These requirements are established by the Social Services 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.

One year of experience providing child welfare adoption services.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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.

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,
311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882.  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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.