SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II

THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.

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DHR/ SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
311 WEST SARATOGA STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21201-3500

This position is responsible for the development of programs, policies and procedures. The incumbent in this position develops training for administrators, supervisors and caseworkers in the Local Department's of Social Services and other child welfare professionals; provides consultation and technical assistance to local departmental, governmental and private agencies, community partners and analysts to politicians; monitors local departments for program effectiveness and compliance with State and federal regulations; conducts reviews that may require face-to-face discussions with caseworkers, supervisors, administrators and assistant directors for service; participates in taskforce/committee meetings, workgroups, and various boards related to child welfare concerns with stakeholders; conducts child welfare services to achieve the safety, well-being and permanency needs of children; and assists the managers with tasks as designated by the Executive Staff. This position also serves as the project lead for the Family Involvement Meetings (FIMs), Kinship Navigator and Family Finding Programs involved in project management to include policies and practice support, strategic planning, technical assistance, monitoring, and alignment of new initiatives within the continuum of Child Welfare Services. Develops budget proposals; analyzes budget needs for projects assigned to lead; develops reports to explain program trends and needs; provides assistance to concerned citizens of the State of Maryland by responding to allegations about the delivery of child welfare services; and reviews and analyzes narrative and statistical reports to monitor program effectiveness to meet federal outcome measures at the State and local levels.

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

Notes:

1.  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.

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.

One year experience providing Child Welfare 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 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.