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FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST III

Recruitment #14-000691-001

Introduction

This is a Position Specific Recruitment limited to current employees working for the Harford County Department of Social Services.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Harford County Department of Social Services

Family Investment Division

2 South Bond Street

Bel Air, MD 21014

Main Purpose of Job

This position will function as the Appeals & Emergency Assistance Coordinator and will provide specialized services in the area of case determination appeals and emergency assistance to meet the agency's mission of actively pursuing opportunities to support families, to empower people in need, and to protect vulnerable children and adults.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs.

Notes:

1. Additional experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. These requirements are established by the Family Investment Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 5, Subtitle 2, Section 204 (b)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.  The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits of the Department of Budget and Management and the Examination Services Unit of the Department of Human Resources do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to current employees working for the Harford County Department of Social Services.

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

Please 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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  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.   

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  However, the paper application may be submitted to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; Fax 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov; Voice 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.   Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Please do not submit unsolicited information.
 
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.




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