PROGRAM MANAGER II
Assistant Director for Services
Recruitment #14-005477-010
Department | DHS - Dorchester County DSS |
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Date Opened | 10/24/2014 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/7/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $55,630.00 - $81,275.00 with a potential growth to $89,320.00/year |
HR Analyst | Carolyn Harding |
Work Location |
Dorchester
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Introduction
**RE-POST AND REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT**
If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not have to re-apply.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Dorchester County Department of Social Services
627 Race Street
Cambridge Maryland 21613
Main Purpose of Job
This position provides consultation, direction, evaluation, and leadership to the Child Welfare and Adult Services Programs. The position will supervise unit supervisors who are responsible for Family Preservation, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, and Services to Adults and Families.
POSITION DUTIES
Direct and coordinate all activities of the Child and Adult Services Programs.
This includes:
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Establishing overall policies and procedures for the various programs;
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Establishing programs goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives;
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Developing short and long range plans for program operations and resources;
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Determining organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);
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Planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate supervisors;
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Representing the agency in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities.
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The nature of this position may require working evening and weekend hours.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution. Four years of this experience must have been in Child Welfare and three years of experience must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Limited to current Department of Human Resources employees only.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates are required to be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the Department of Human Resources. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. 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 if selected for an interview.
If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to , Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Office of Human Resources, 627 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
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