ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II- Contractual

This is a full-time contractual position.

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Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton MD  21921

This office is approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore, off of Interstate 95; the last exit before the Maryland/Delaware line.

The primary function of this position is to provide instruction to Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) customers in employment readiness skills training.

Provide whole group, small group and/or individualized instruction to Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) customers using multiple curricula including the Winning New Jobs curriculum. Plans daily lessons and prepares materials for instruction, assess learning using informal assessments, maintain records including attendance and achievement.  Effectively manages the classroom environment to maximize learning; coordinates content delivery of career development activities for employment and training.  

Utilize automated system (OWRA) to assess individual customer’s competencies.

Provide quality service to all customers (internal and external) when interacting in person, by telephone or in writing according to established guidelines.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

The preferred candidate will possess the following:

A Bachelor's Degree in social and/or behavioral science.

Knowledge of welfare to work programs.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Previous teaching experience and ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Limited to candidates willing to work in Cecil County, which is located approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore, off of Interstate 95; the last exit before the Maryland/Delaware line.

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.

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.   

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  Diana Reed, Human Resources Office, Cecil Co. Dept. of Social Services, 170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD  21921.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information please fax requesting information only to 410-996-0464.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-996-0312 or MD TTY Relay Service 800-735-2258.

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.