FAMILY INVESTMENT SPECIALIST I- CONTRACTUAL

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Limited to current Work Opportunities Program Interns working within the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.

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The primary function of this position is to determine the eligibility for temporary cash assistance, food stamps and medical assistance for customers in Baltimore City and to provide case management services for Family Investment programs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

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

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute public contact experience involving negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling data, performing analysis of data, writing correspondence, and completing mathematical or legal tasks on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute possession of an associate of arts degree in Income Maintenance/Family Investment and two years of experience involving public contact and performance of support functions directly related to Family Investment program operations for the required education.

3. 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.

Limited to current Work Opportunities Program Interns working within the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  This office, with your approval will verify your prior applicable work experience.  In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dayes of employment in its entirety and include the number of hiurs worked per week for each entry.  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 placed on the employment list for at least one year.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

College transcripts are not required for the review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to bring an official transcript with you.  For all foreign education obtained outside of U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however the paper application may be submitted to Baltimore City DSS, Office of Human Resources, Attn: Darlene Conway/Glenda Sydnor, 1910 N. Broadway, Baltimore MD 21213. The paper application must be received by 5pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.  The previous Maryland State Application (MS-100) will not be accepted.

 Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-7414, toll free 1-800-332-6347.  TTY users call via Maryland Relay.

 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.